muskmelon

• Nom désignant un type de melon ou son fruit, caractérisé par une écorce réticulée, une chair sucrée comestible et un arôme musqué caractéristique.

A noun referring to a type of melon vine or its fruit, characterized by a netted rind, sweet edible flesh, and a distinctive musky aroma.

1. A type of melon plantB1formal

   Any of several varieties of vine that produce a fruit with a netted rind and sweet, edible flesh, often having a distinctive musky aroma.

   melon musqué

   • The muskmelon vine requires warm soil and plenty of sunlight to thrive.
   • Farmers in this region are known for growing high-quality muskmelons.
   • The muskmelon's netted rind makes it easy to distinguish from other melons.

   Synonymescantaloupe

2. The fruit of the muskmelon vineA2formalculinary

   The sweet, aromatic fruit produced by the muskmelon plant, related to cucumbers and other melons.

   melon musqué

   • She sliced a ripe muskmelon for the fruit salad.
   • The muskmelon had a wonderfully sweet and musky flavor.
   • Many people enjoy eating chilled muskmelon on a hot summer day.

   Synonymescantaloupcantaloupe