what is pumpkin?
<answer> A member of the cucurbit (gourd) family. <context> Some pumpkins are more suited to being carved or displayed. A pumpkin is a member of the cucurbit (gourd) family. The cucurbit family includes pumpkins, squash, cucumbers, luffas, watermelons and melons. Most of the plants in this family are vines, however there are a few exceptions.