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Type of fruit
commonly known as the "true melon" or simply "melon". The term "melon" can apply to both the plant and its fruit. Botanically, a melon is a kind of berry, specifically
Melon
South Korean online music service
Melon (Korean: 멜론; RR: Mellon) is a South Korean online music store and music streaming service introduced in November 2004, and developed by SK Telecom
Melon_(online_music_service)
American rock band
Blind Melon is an American rock band formed in 1990 in Los Angeles, California. The band consists of guitarists Rogers Stevens and Christopher Thorn,
Blind_Melon
Topics referred to by the same term
to: Melon (band) The Melons, an English band Melon, a 1971 album by Sweetwater Melon: Remixes for Propaganda, a 1995 compilation album by U2 Melon (online
Melon_(disambiguation)
Species of plant
found in Southern Italy Crane melon Gaya melon Hami melon Korean melon Melon ball Melon Day Montreal melon Sugar melon Karit fruit The Plant List: A Working
Cucumis_melo
Melon cultivar
The honeydew melon is one of the two main cultivar types in Cucumis melo Inodorus Group. It is characterized by the smooth, often green or yellowish rind
Honeydew_(melon)
Melon cultivar
melon is a large, bright-yellow elongated winter melon (Cucumis melo Inodorus Group; not to be confused with the wax gourd, also called winter melon)
Canary_melon
Melon cultivar
‹See RfD› Hami melon is an umbrella term for sweet melon varieties from Xinjiang, China, especially from Hami. This fruit is also referred to as the Chinese
Hami_melon
Japanese sweet bread
also called melon bun or melon bread, is a Japanese sweetbun covered in a layer of crispy cookie dough. The texture resembles that of a melon, such as a
Melonpan
Mass of fat found in all toothed whales
The melon is a mass of adipose tissue found in the foreheads of all toothed whales. It focuses and modulates the animal's vocalizations and acts as a
Melon_(cetacean)
Species of plant in the gourd family
Momordica charantia (commonly called bitter melon, gouya, cerassee, goya, bitter apple, bitter gourd, bitter squash, balsam-pear, karela, karavila and
Momordica_charantia
Plant with large fruit
Watermelon originated in Africa, where it was first cultivated. Kordofan melons from Sudan are the closest relatives and may be progenitors of modern, cultivated
Watermelon
Variety of fruit
The Santa Claus melon, sometimes known as Christmas melon or Piel de Sapo (Toad Skin), is a type of true melon (family Cucurbitaceae, Cucumis melo, Inodorus
Santa_Claus_melon
1992 studio album by Blind Melon
Blind Melon is the debut studio album by American rock band Blind Melon, released on September 22, 1992, through Capitol Records. "No Rain" became Blind
Blind_Melon_(album)
Hybrid melon
The Galia melon, also known as sarda in Southeast Asia, is a type of F1 hybrid melon (Cucumis melo) originating from a cross between the green-flesh cantaloupe
Galia_melon
Vine in the cucumber and melon family
(shortened to horned cucumber), horned melon, spiked melon, jelly melon, or kiwano, is an annual vine in the cucumber and melon family Cucurbitaceae. Its fruit
Cucumis_metuliferus
South Korean annual music awards
The Melon Music Awards (Korean: 멜론 뮤직어워드) is a major music awards show that is held annually by Kakao Entertainment (a Kakao company) through its online
Melon_Music_Awards
Variety of melon
tə.loʊp/, KAN-tə-lohp or /ˈkæn.tə.luːp/, KAN-tə-loop) is a type of true melon (Cucumis melo) with sweet, aromatic, and usually orange flesh. Originally
Cantaloupe
Index of plants with the same common name
Wild melon is a common name used for several species of plants in the melon family (Cucurbitaceae) which grow outside of cultivation[citation needed] Wild
Wild_melon
American YouTube channel for children
JJ uses his ladybug light toy to imagine and play pretend with all the Melon Patch Academy kids. JJ is the youngest of the three siblings in his family
Cocomelon
Melon cultivar
The oriental melon (Cucumis melo Makuwa Group) is a group of Cucumis melo cultivars that are produced in East Asia. Phylogenetic studies tracing the genetic
Oriental_melon
American folklore beings
In the American folklore of Ohio, Michigan and Connecticut, melon heads are beings generally described as large-headed humanoids with bulbous large craniums
Melon_heads
Hybrid melon
A Charentais melon or French melon is a type of French cantaloupe, Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis. It is a small variety of melon, around the size of
Charentais_melon
Species of plant
citron melon (Citrullus amarus), also called fodder melon, preserving melon, red-seeded citron, jam melon, stock melon, Kalahari melon or tsamma melon, is
Citron_melon
Species of mammal
The melon-headed whale (Peponocephala electra), also known less commonly as the electra dolphin, little killer whale, or many-toothed blackfish, is a
Melon-headed_whale
Species of vine and edible fruit
gourd, white gourd, winter gourd, winter melon, tallow gourd, ash pumpkin, dongah or Chinese preserving melon, is a species of vine. The wax gourd is native
Wax_gourd
Index of plants with the same common name
Pig melon is a common name for two species of plants in the melon family which are invasive in Australia: Citrullus lanatus, a weedy form of the cultivated
Pig_melon
Index of plants with the same common name
Paddy melon is a common name for two species of plants in the melon family which are invasive in Australia: Citrullus lanatus, a sprawling plant with
Paddy_melon
Topics referred to by the same term
Melones may refer to: Melones, California, U.S., a former settlement, now submerged New Melones Lake New Melones Dam Carson Hill, California, U.S., formerly
Melones
Japanese cantaloupe cultivar
The Yubari King (夕張メロン, Yūbari Meron; Yūbari melon) is a cantaloupe cultivar farmed in greenhouses in Yūbari, Hokkaido, a small city near Sapporo. The
Yubari_King
American singer-songwriter (1967–1995)
singer-songwriter and musician. He was the lead singer of the band Blind Melon from 1990 until his death in 1995. Richard Shannon Hoon was born on September
Shannon_Hoon
Variety of fruit
The Montreal melon, also known as the Montreal market muskmelon or the Montreal nutmeg melon (French: melon de Montréal), is a type of melon traditionally
Montreal_melon
Topics referred to by the same term
Melon juice or Melon Juice may refer to: Juice from a melon Melon Juice (album), by Melon Kinenbi "Melon Juice" (song), by HKT48 This disambiguation page
Melon_Juice
Variety of grape
Melon de Bourgogne (French pronunciation: [məlɔ̃ də buʁɡɔɲ]) or Melon ([məlɔ̃] ) is a variety of white grape grown primarily in the Loire Valley region
Melon_de_Bourgogne
Index of plants with the same common name
Tree melon is a term used for several melon-like fruits growing on trees or large shrubs as opposed to melons, which grow on vines: Carica papaya (Papaya)
Tree_melon
Watermelon grown in the shape of a cube
Tokyo. He also applied for and received a patent in the United States. The melons are grown in boxes and take the shape of the container, and they tend to
Square_watermelon
Musical artist
The Melons were an indie pop band formed in Nottingham, England in 1993, by Helen Melon (vocals) and Shelly Melon (songs, instruments), aka: Vanessa and
The_Melons
1997 French TV series or program
Walter Melon (French: Achille Talon) is an animated television series, loosely adapted from the Franco-Belgian comic Achille Talon. A co-production between
Walter_Melon_(TV_series)
1995 studio album by Blind Melon
Soup is the second studio album by American rock band Blind Melon, released on August 15, 1995, through Capitol Records. It is the band's last album released
Soup_(Blind_Melon_album)
Restaurant in Manhattan, New York, U.S.
J.G. Melon is an American restaurant established in 1972. It is located at 1291 Third Avenue on the northeast corner of East 74th Street, on the Upper
J.G._Melon
National holiday in Turkmenistan
Melon Day is an annual national holiday in Turkmenistan devoted to festivities to celebrate the country's melon, in particular a recent[as of?] crossbreed
Melon_Day
2021 song by Demi Lovato
"Melon Cake" is a song recorded by the American singer Demi Lovato for her seventh studio album, Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over, which
Melon_Cake
Melon cultivar
The banana melon is an heirloom melon in the genus Cucumis originating from around 1880 in the United States. It weighs 5–10 pounds (2.3–4.5 kilograms)
Banana_melon
1995 remix album by U2
Melon: Remixes for Propaganda is a compilation of remixes released by Irish rock band U2 exclusively to members of the band's magazine/fan club, Propaganda
Melon:_Remixes_for_Propaganda
Chemical compound
In chemistry, melon is a compound of carbon, nitrogen, and hydrogen of still somewhat uncertain composition, consisting mostly of heptazine units linked
Melon_(chemistry)
album The Album (JP Ver.) (2021). "곡 정보>멜론: 마지막처럼" [Melon Song Information: As If It's Your Last]. Melon (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 25
List of songs recorded by Blackpink
List_of_songs_recorded_by_Blackpink
Melon. Retrieved November 6, 2020. "아니 (Any)". Melon. Retrieved November 6, 2020. "Astronaut". Melon. Retrieved November 6, 2020. "Awaken". Melon. Retrieved
List of songs written by Bang Chan
List_of_songs_written_by_Bang_Chan
Oil from the seeds of Kalahari melon
Kalahari melon oil also known as Tsamma (Damara/Nama), wild watermelon (English), bitterboela, karkoer (Afrikaans), wild watermelon, makatane (Setswana)
Kalahari_melon_oil
European dish
Melon with ham, or melon and ham (Spanish: melón con jamón; Italian: prosciutto e melone; French: melon au jambon) is a specialty of many countries in
Melon_with_ham
Species of fly
cucurbitae, the melon fly, is a fruit fly of the family Tephritidae. It is a serious agricultural pest, particularly in Hawaii. The adult melon fly is 6 to
Bactrocera_cucurbitae
2025 South Korean music award ceremony
The 2025 Melon Music Awards (Korean: 2025 멜론 뮤직어워드), part of the Melon Music Awards series, was held on December 20, 2025, at the Gocheok Sky Dome in
2025_Melon_Music_Awards
Sweet fruit drink
Winter melon punch, also called winter melon tea in East Asia (Chinese: 冬瓜茶; pinyin: dōngguā chá), is a drink made from winter melon and sugar that has
Winter_melon_punch
Melon cultivar
The Mirza melon, also known as the torpedo melon, Mirzachul melon, or gulabi melon, is a cultivar of sweet melon in the genus Cucumis native to Uzbekistan
Mirza_melon
Variety of fruit
The Bailan melon (Chinese: 白蘭瓜) is a locally famous melon grown near Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu province in the People's Republic of China. It
Bailan_melon
Melon cultivar
The Gaya melon, also known as the ivory gaya, snowball, sweet snowball, ghost, dino(saur), dino(saur) egg, snow leopard, matice, matisse, sugar baby,
Gaya_melon
Soup made primarily with melon
Melon soup is a soup prepared with melon as a primary ingredient. Melons such as bitter melon, cantaloupe, crenshaw melon, honeydew (casaba melon) and
Melon_soup
Japanese pop group
Melon Kinenbi (メロン記念日; sometimes romanized as Melon Kinen-Bi) are an all-girl Japanese pop group within Hello! Project. They were formed after they successfully
Melon_Kinenbi
2023 South Korean television series
(박은빈) Vol.6. Melon. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2023. OST albums on Melon: 무인도의 디바 OST Part.1. Melon. Archived
Castaway_Diva
Varieties of the color orange
color melon is a representation of the color of the interior flesh of a cantaloupe, the most commonly consumed melon. The first recorded use of melon as
Shades_of_orange
Apple cultivar
The 'Melon' apple, also called 'Watermelon' and 'Norton's Melon' is a partly red dessert apple in season from autumn through early winter. Its quality
Melon_(apple)
Melon cultivar
The sprite melon is a kind of melon, similar to honeydew, which originates from Japan. The Sprite melon has been cultivated in North Carolina as a specialty
Sprite_melon
American guitarist (born 1970)
best known for being a founding member of the alternative rock band Blind Melon. He has also been a member of the bands Extra Virgin and The Tender Trio
Rogers_Stevens
2018 American film
Bitter Melon, is an independent 2018 American dark comedy film written and directed by H.P. Mendoza. It debuted at the 2018 San Francisco International
Bitter_Melon_(film)
Korean). July 30, 2025. Retrieved July 30, 2025. "19". Melon. Retrieved November 6, 2020. "24 to 25". Melon. Retrieved December 24, 2021. "Stray Kids <MAXIDENT>
List of songs recorded by Stray Kids
List_of_songs_recorded_by_Stray_Kids
Species of bottle gourd plant
white-flowered gourd, long melon, birdhouse gourd, New Guinea bean, New Guinea butter bean, Tasmania bean, zucca melon and opo squash, is a vine which
Calabash
Utensil to scoop out balls of melon
Melon ballers are utensils to make balls of melon from a scoop with a diameter from around 1 centimeter to 3 centimeters (about 3/8 inch to 1 inch). These
Melon_ball
Blind Melon is an alternative rock band, whose most notable work dates from 1992 to 1995, and ceased with the death of lead vocalist Shannon Hoon. In
Blind_Melon_discography
Group of nonsweet melon cultivars
Oriental pickling melon, called wolgwa (월과; 越瓜) in Korean, and shirouri (シロウリ; 白瓜) in Japanese, is a group of nonsweet melon cultivars used in Asian cuisines
Oriental_pickling_melon
Species of plant
melon (Cucumis melo) in color, and its flavor recalls a succulent mixture of honeydew and cucumber, and thus it is also sometimes called pepino melon
Solanum_muricatum
Record label based in Tyumen, Russia
Melon Music is a group of rappers from Tyumen, Russia, created in 2017 after the death of Lil Melon. In 2015, Seemee met Yungway at a rap festival in
Melon_Music_(Russia)
Russian clothing company
Melon Fashion Group is a Russian retail company founded in 2005. The group owns the brands Zarina, Befree, Love Republic, Sela and IDOL. In 2023 the company
Melon_Fashion_Group
1986 American comedy film by Alan Metter
Rodney Dangerfield as Thornton Melon Sally Kellerman as Dr. Diane Turner Burt Young as Lou Keith Gordon as Jason Melon Robert Downey Jr. as Derek Lutz
Back_to_School
Topics referred to by the same term
Tsamma melon, or simply tsamma, may refer to: Citron melon Namib tsamma Watermelon Tsamma juice, a brand of fresh watermelon juice This disambiguation
Tsamma_melon
Melon cultivar
The kolkhoznitsa melon, also known as the collective farm woman melon, is a melon in the genus Cucumis native to Russia and introduced to the United States
Kolkhoznitsa_melon
2015 Chinese film
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Floating Melon. Floating Melon (Original Chinese: 浮果; pinyin: Fu Guo; lit. 'floating fruit'; Spanish title Sandía
Floating_Melon
Type of seed commonly found in West African cuisine
Ẹ̀gúṣí), are the protein-rich seeds of certain cucurbitaceous plants (squash, melon, gourd), which, after being dried and ground, are used as a major ingredient
Egusi
University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The institution was established in 1900 by
Carnegie_Mellon_University
Filipino sweet-chilled beverages
originates from the Hiligaynon people. Melon sa malamig, sometimes called "melon chiller", "melon cooler", or simply "melon juice" is, at its most basic, pieces
Samalamig
Species of flowering plant
miniature watermelon, Mexican sour cucumber, Mexican sour gherkin, mouse melon, or pepquino, is a species of flowering plant in the cucurbit family grown
Melothria_scabra
1971 novel by John Fortune and John Wells
A Melon for Ecstasy is a 1971 novel written by John Fortune and John Wells. The title is claimed to derive from an Arabic and Turkish proverb, "A woman
A_Melon_for_Ecstasy
The Howell Melon Festival is a food festival held in mid-August which showcases the Howell melon, a cantaloupe hybrid claimed to be found only in the
Howell_Melon_Festival
Melon. Retrieved November 6, 2020. "아니 (Any)". Melon. Retrieved November 6, 2020. "Astronaut". Melon. Retrieved November 6, 2020. "Awaken". Melon. Retrieved
List_of_songs_written_by_Han
Stuffed melon (Armenian: Միսով Սեխի Դոլմա, Persian: خربزه شکمپر, Turkish: Kavun dolması) are made of melon stuffed primarily with meat and rice. Iranian
Stuffed_melon
Melon cultivar
The Crane Melon is an heirloom melon developed by Oliver Crane in the early 20th century in Penngrove, California. It is grown and sold at specialty grocery
Crane_Melon
Chinese green tea
Lu'an Melon Seed (Chinese: 六安瓜片; pinyin: Lù'ān guāpiàn; pronounced [lûán kwápʰjɛ̂n]), also known as Lu'an Leaf, is a green tea from Lu'an City, Anhui
Lu'an_Melon_Seed_tea
Topics referred to by the same term
Walter Melon may refer to: The English-language version of the cartoon character Achille Talon Walter Melon (TV series), the English-language TV series
Walter_Melon
2024 South Korean music award ceremony
The 2024 Melon Music Awards (Korean: 2024 멜론 뮤직어워드), part of the Melon Music Awards series, was an awards ceremony held on November 30, 2024. It was organized
2024_Melon_Music_Awards
Genus of flowering plants
Cucumis zeyheri Sond. Bailan melon Galia melon Gaya melon Hami melon Korean melon Santa Claus melon Sugar melon Winter melon Sebastian et al. (2010); Telford
Cucumis
Melon. Retrieved 2024-08-08. "Right Through Me". Melon. Retrieved 2024-08-09. "Unpiltered". Melon. Retrieved 2026-03-31. "걸어서 차트 속으로 Part.2". Melon.
List of songs recorded by Day6
List_of_songs_recorded_by_Day6
Painting by Juan Sánchez Cotán, c.1602
Still Life with Quince, Cabbage, Melon, and Cucumber, commonly known as Quince, Cabbage, Melon and Cucumber, is a c. 1602 oil on canvas painting by Spanish
Quince, Cabbage, Melon and Cucumber
Quince,_Cabbage,_Melon_and_Cucumber
2025 South Korean television series
[Our Golden Days OST Part. 8]. Melon. Retrieved September 27, 2025. "화려한 날들 OST Part.9" [Our Golden Days OST Part. 9]. Melon. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
Our_Golden_Days
1993 single by Blind Melon
by American rock band Blind Melon. It was released in July 1993 as the second single from the band's debut album Blind Melon (1992). The song is well known
No_Rain
Species of fish
The melon barb (Haludaria fasciata) is a common species of cyprinid fish endemic to rivers of the states of Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu in the
Melon_barb
American singer (born 1994)
Ashley Nicolette Frangipane (IPA: /ˌfrændʒɪˈpɑːni/ FRAN-jih-PAH-nee; born September 29, 1994), known professionally as Halsey (/ˈhɔːlzi/ HAWL-zee), is
Halsey_(singer)
Korean music award ceremony, 2019
The 2019 Melon Music Awards ceremony, organized by Kakao M (a Kakao company) through its online music store Melon, took place on November 30, 2019 at the
2019_Melon_Music_Awards
2018 South Korean music award ceremony
The 2018 Melon Music Awards ceremony, organized by Kakao M (a kakao company) through its online music store, Melon, took place on December 1, 2018 at
2018_Melon_Music_Awards
American rapper (born 1992)
앨범소개]". Melon (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved February 2, 2021. ""[Song Information] 밤밤(Bomb Bomb) by KARD"". Melon. March
BM_(rapper)
Variant of Mountain Dew
Mountain Dew Major Melon was a watermelon-flavored variant of the carbonated soft drink Mountain Dew. It had a pink color and was released on January
Mountain_Dew_Major_Melon
Japanese variety of melon
The Higo Green melon (肥後グリーンメロン, Higō Gurīn Meron) is a Japanese variety of melon known for its delicate floral flavor and sweet yet refreshing flesh.
Higo_Green_melon
Folding bicycle manufacturer
Melon Bicycles was a folding bicycle manufacturer based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Many cyclists refer to the company as Melon Bikes, Melon Bicycles
Melon_Bicycles
MELON
MELON
Female
Cornish
, black.
Girl/Female
Greek, Indian, Telugu
Dark; Black
Female
Thai/Siamese
Thai name TAENG means "melon."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Greek
Dark Beauty; Black; Dark-skinned
Girl/Female
Australian, Greek
Black; Dark-skinned
MELON
MELON
Girl/Female
Australian, Danish, Indian, Telugu
Beautiful
Boy/Male
Tamil
Arulchelvan | à®…à®°à¯à®²à®šà¯‡à®²à®µà®¾à®¨Â
Blessed
Boy/Male
French
This French name is based on the Latin caelestis meaning 'heavenly'. Used as both a masculine and...
Boy/Male
Australian, Biblical, British, English, Hebrew
Twin; Derives from Thomas
Boy/Male
Muslim
Strong, Powerful, Firm, Mighty. one of the names of Allah
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Night; Quite; The Whole World
Girl/Female
Tamil
Shubhabrata | à®·à¯à®ªà®¾à®ªà¯à®°à®¤à®¾
Auspicious vow
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Telugu
Attractive
Girl/Female
African, American, Australian, British, Christian, English, German, Indian
Earthy; Born of the Earth; Child of the World
Male
Danish
, Christian, follower of Christ.
MELON
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n.
A fleshy, three-celled, many-seeded fruit, as the melon, pumpkin, cucumber, etc., of the order Cucurbitaceae; and especially the bottle gourd (Lagenaria vulgaris) which occurs in a great variety of forms, and, when the interior part is removed, serves for bottles, dippers, cups, and other dishes.
n.
A tree (Carica Papaya) of tropical America, belonging to the order Passifloreae. It has a soft, spongy stem, eighteen or twenty feet high, crowned with a tuft of large, long-stalked, palmately lobed leaves. The milky juice of the plant is said to have the property of making meat tender. Also, its dull orange-colored, melon-shaped fruit, which is eaten both raw and cooked or pickled.
v. t.
The pulpy, edible seed vessels of certain plants, especially those grown on branches above ground, as apples, oranges, grapes, melons, berries, etc. See 3.
n.
The juicy fruit of certain cucurbitaceous plants, as the muskmelon, watermelon, and citron melon; also, the plant that produces the fruit.
n.
A large, ornamental, marine, univalve shell of the genus Melo.
n.
Fruit preserved with sugar, as peaches, pears, melons, nuts, orange peel, etc.; -- usually in the plural; a confect; a confection.
n.
A stringed instrument formerly much in use. It consists of four parts, namely, the table or front, the body, having nine or ten ribs or "sides," arranged like the divisions of a melon, the neck, which has nine or ten frets or divisions, and the head, or cross, in which the screws for tuning are inserted. The strings are struck with the right hand, and with the left the stops are pressed.
n.
A plant (Solanum Melongena), of East Indian origin, allied to the tomato, and bearing a large, smooth, edible fruit, shaped somewhat like an egg; mad-apple.
adv.
Each by itself; by the single one; to each; as the share of each; as, these melons cost a shilling apiece.
n.
Hence, a climbing or trailing plant; the long, slender stem of any plant that trails on the ground, or climbs by winding round a fixed object, or by seizing anything with its tendrils, or claspers; a creeper; as, the hop vine; the bean vine; the vines of melons, squashes, pumpkins, and other cucurbitaceous plants.
n.
Any fleshy fruit with a firm rind, as a pumpkin, melon, or gourd. See Gourd.
n.
A genus of plants comprehending the potato (S. tuberosum), the eggplant (S. melongena, and several hundred other species; nightshade.
n. pl.
A tribe of Indians native of Arizona and the adjacent parts of Mexico and California. They are agricultural, and cultivate corn, wheat, barley, melons, etc.
n.
The fruit of a cucubritaceous plant (Cicumis Melo), having a peculiar aromatic flavor, and cultivated in many varieties, the principal sorts being the cantaloupe, of oval form and yellowish flesh, and the smaller nutmeg melon with greenish flesh. See Illust. of Melon.
n.
A citron melon.
n.
A genus of plants including the cucumber, melon, and same kinds of gourds.
a.
Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a family of plants of which the cucumber, melon, and gourd are common examples.
n.
The very large ovoid or roundish fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Citrullus vulgaris) of many varieties; also, the plant itself. The fruit sometimes weighs many pounds; its pulp is usually pink in color, and full of a sweet watery juice. It is a native of tropical Africa, but is now cultivated in many countries. See Illust. of Melon.