おもちゃかぼちゃ

noun

Cucurbita pepo; ornamental gourd; field pumpkin

Refers to the species Cucurbita pepo, which includes many varieties of pumpkin, squash, and zucchini. In everyday Japanese, it often points to small, decorative pumpkins or gourds used as toys or ornaments, hence the name 'toy pumpkin'.

See also: ペポかぼちゃ

• 秋あきになると、おもちゃかぼちゃを飾かざる家か庭ていが多おおい。

  In autumn, many households decorate with ornamental gourds.

• このおもちゃかぼちゃは食しょく用ようではなく、観かん賞しょう用ようです。

  This Cucurbita pepo is not for eating; it's for decoration.