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Muskmelon
01
a variety of sweet melons that can have an orange, green, or white colored flesh
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
muskmelons
What is a "muskmelon"?
Muskmelon is a term commonly used in North America to refer to sweet-fleshed melons, including both the musky netted-rind varieties and the smooth-rind varieties. In a narrow sense, muskmelon specifically denotes the musky netted-rind type, which is also known as North American cantaloupe. These melons are characterized by their sweet, juicy flesh and distinctive aroma. Muskmelons are enjoyed fresh as a refreshing snack or used in fruit salads, desserts, and smoothies.
Examples
A scoop of muskmelon sorbet is the perfect dessert to cool down after a spicy meal.
02
any of several varieties of vine whose fruit has a netted rind and edible flesh and a musky smell
