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honeydew

/ˈhʌn.i.djuː/

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noun

/ˈhʌn.i.djuː/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее плод разновидности зимней дыни, отличающийся большой гладкой зеленовато-белой коркой и бледно-зелёной сладкой мякотью.

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.

    ruМедовая дыня

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

    Synonymshoneydew melon

  2. Sticky substanceB2formal

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

    ruПадь

    • 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.
Forms
  • honeydews plural form
  • honeydews' possessive plural form
  • honeydew's possessive singular form