1. Noun
The juicy fruit of certain cucurbitaceous plants, as the muskmelon, watermelon, and citron melon; also, the plant that produces the fruit.
2. Noun
A large, ornamental, marine, univalve shell of the genus Melo.
3. Noun
any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh
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4. Noun
any of various fruit of cucurbitaceous vines including: muskmelons, watermelons, cantaloupes, cucumbers
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
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