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Meaning of melons
The primary meaning of the word "melons" refers to a type of fruit, specifically a juicy, sweet, and often large fruit with a smooth rind.
Etymology of melons
The word "melon" originates from Old French "melon", which is derived from Latin "melopepo", and ultimately from Greek "μελώπη" (melopē), meaning "a kind of gourd".
Historically, melons have been cultivated for thousands of years, with evidence of melon cultivation dating back to ancient civilizations in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Synonyms
watermelons
cantaloupes
honeydew
casaba
crenshaw
galia
sharlyn
canary melons
orange flesh melons
green melons
yellow melons
muskmelons
rockmelons
sweet melons
juicy melons
fresh melons
ripe melons
succulent melons
luscious melons
refreshing melons
seedless melons
sugar melons
desert melons
summer melons
autumn melons
winter melons
spring melons
fruit
gourds
cucumbers
squash
pumpkins
Definitions
- A type of fruit with a high water content, typically sweet and juicy, and often eaten fresh or used in salads and desserts.
- * A plant of the gourd family, which produces such fruit.
Usage Examples
- The fruit salad included a variety of melons, such as watermelon and honeydew.
- * The farmer's market had a wide selection of fresh melons, including cantaloupe and casaba.
- * The chef used a combination of melons and berries to create a refreshing summer salad.
Antonyms
bitter fruits
sour fruits
unripe fruits
rotten fruits
spoiled fruits
moldy fruits
fermented fruits
dried fruits
preserved fruits
canned fruits
frozen fruits
cooked fruits
overripe fruits
bruised fruits
damaged fruits
inedible fruits
poisonous fruits
toxic fruits
wild fruits
uncultivated fruits