melon

• Nom désignant divers fruits de la famille des cucurbitacées, caractérisés par une peau dure et une chair sucrée et juteuse, incluant des variétés comme le melon brodé, la pastèque et le cantaloup.

A noun referring to any of various fruits of the gourd family, characterized by a hard rind and sweet, juicy flesh, including varieties such as muskmelons, watermelons, and cantaloupes.

1. Sweet fruitA1formalculinary

   A large, juicy fruit with a hard outer rind and sweet, soft flesh, belonging to the gourd family.

   Melon (fruit)

   • She sliced a fresh melon for breakfast.
   • Watermelon is a popular melon in summer.
   • The cantaloupe melon had a fragrant aroma.

2. Gourd family fruitB1formalscientific

   Any of various fruits from cucurbitaceous vines, including muskmelons, watermelons, cantaloupes, and cucumbers.

   Melon (fruit)

   • The farmer grew several types of melon in his field.
   • Botanically, a cucumber is also considered a type of melon.
   • Muskmelons are known for their netted rind.

   Synonymesgourd