melon

• Substantivo que designa o fruto de diversas plantas da família das cucurbitáceas, geralmente com casca dura e polpa suculenta e doce; inclui variedades como melão, melancia e cantalupo.

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.

   Melão

   • 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.

   Fruto de cucurbitácea

   • 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.

   Sinônimosgourd