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melon

nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/mɨˈlɐ̃w̃/me·lão

Definition

1

The fruit of the melon plant, usually large, round or oval, with a hard rind and juicy, sweet, aromatic flesh, ranging in color from yellow, orange to green.

Usage examples

“I bought a very ripe melon at the market.”
“Melon is refreshing in the summer.”

Common combinations

cantaloupe melonmelon juiceslice of melonripe melon