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watermelon

nounfeminine/mɨˈlɐ̃sjɐ/high

me·lan·ci·a

Definition

Large, round fruit of the watermelon plant, with a green rind and red or yellow, very juicy and sweet flesh.
We ate watermelon to cool down on the hot day.
The watermelon was perfectly ripe and delicious.

Etymology

Do árabe 'battīkh', através do italiano 'melone' ou do espanhol 'melón'.

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