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pepo [′pē‚pō]
(botany)
A fleshy indehiscent berry with many seeds and a hard rind; characteristic of the Cucurbitaceae.

Pepo 

the many-seeded fruit of plants of the family Cucurbitaceae, which includes the pumpkin, muskmelon, and watermelon. The placenta is embedded in the nidus. Usually the exocarp is hard, and the mesocarp and endocarp are fleshy.



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This paper describes research that has been directed toward the synthesis of novel PEPOs and the determination of their molecular weights, dynamic mechanical properties, thermal and stress-strain behavior, and flame resistance.
Unlike its colorful and sensual 7 ou 8 Pepos para um Ballet ("7 or 8 Pieces for a Ballet"), Bach traded image for sentiment as dancers in black spandex or gold lame biker shorts hung from, scampered up, and dropped out of a forest of silver poles suspended above the stage.
 
 
 
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