Melon (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Any of various fruit of cucurbitaceous vines including: muskmelons; watermelons; cantaloupes; cucumbers.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Melon Vine

Hypernyms

• Gourd Vine

Hyponyms

• Watermelon Vine
• Sweet Melon Vine
• Cucumis Melo
• Cucumber Vine
• Citrullus Vulgaris
• Muskmelon
• Cucumis Sativus

Meaning ²

Any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Hyponyms

• Sweet Melon