honeydew

• Sustantivo que designa el fruto de una variedad de melón de invierno, caracterizado por una corteza grande, lisa y de color blanco verdoso, y una pulpa dulce de color verde pálido.

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.

   Melón verde

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

   Sinónimoshoneydew melon

2. Sticky substanceB2formal

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

   Ligamaza o melada

   • 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.