Netted Melon (Noun)
Meaning 1
The fruit of a variety of muskmelon vine; a melon with netlike markings and deep green flesh.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The grocery store had a colorful display of fresh fruits including netted melons and watermelons.
- She carefully washed the netted melon under running water before slicing it for the salad.
- In the summer, we love snacking on refreshing netted melons and citrus fruits.
- The farmer's market offered an array of melons, with the netted melons being the most popular choice.
- People looking for a sweet treat would often choose the netted melon from the roadside fruit stand.
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Meaning 2
A muskmelon vine with fruit that has a thin reticulated rind and sweet green flesh.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The netted melon is a popular variety of muskmelon that thrives in warm weather conditions.
- At the farmer's market, I bought a ripe netted melon with a sweet and inviting aroma.
- The gardener was proud of her netted melon harvest, which was the envy of the neighborhood.
- The combination of the netted melon's sweet green flesh and its crunchy texture made it a perfect snack.
- The grocery store had a wide selection of melons, including the prized netted melon with its reticulated rind.