honeydew

• Substantivo que designa o fruto de uma variedade de melão de inverno, caracterizado por uma casca grande, lisa e esverdeada a branca e uma polpa doce de cor verde-clara; também se refere ao melaço ou secreção açucarada excretada por pulgões e outros insetos, chamada melada.

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.

   melão melado

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

   Sinônimoshoneydew melon

2. Sticky substanceB2formal

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

   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.