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Melon (Noun)

Meaning 1

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

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The fruit salad was filled with juicy melon, strawberries, and pineapple.
  • She carefully selected a ripe melon from the farmer's market to serve at her dinner party.
  • In the summer, there's nothing more refreshing than a slice of cold melon on a hot day.
  • The cantaloupe melon was a popular choice at the breakfast buffet.
  • At the picnic, they enjoyed a refreshing snack of watermelon and melon balls.

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.

Examples

  • The refreshing slice of watermelon was perfect for the hot summer day.
  • She carefully selected a ripe cantaloupe melon from the fruit stand.
  • The fruit salad consisted of a variety of melons, including honeydew and casaba.
  • After dinner, they enjoyed a sweet and refreshing serving of melon balls.
  • The farmer's market offered an assortment of exotic melons from around the world.

Hyponyms

  • Sweet Melon
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