honeydew

• Süße, klebrige Flüssigkeit, die von Blattläusen und anderen Insekten ausgeschieden wird, oft als Honigtau bezeichnet. Auch eine süße, grün- oder weißfleischige Melonensorte (Honigmelone).

A noun referring to the fruit of a variety of winter melon vine, characterized by a large, smooth, greenish-white rind and pale green, sweet flesh.

1. Sweet melon fruitA2formal

   A large, smooth-skinned melon with pale green flesh, known for its sweet flavor.

   Honigmelone

   • She sliced a fresh honeydew for the fruit salad.
   • Honeydew melon is a popular summer fruit.
   • The honeydew was perfectly ripe and juicy.

   Synonymehoneydew melon

2. Sticky substanceB2formal

   A sweet, sticky liquid excreted by aphids and other insects, often found on plant leaves.

   Honigtau

   • The leaves were covered in honeydew from the aphids.
   • Ants often feed on the honeydew produced by scale insects.
   • Honeydew can attract mold and other pests to plants.