honeydew melon
1 of 1noun/ˈhʌniduː ˈmɛlən/
Forms:honeydew melons
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a type of melon with a juicy flesh that is usually light green in color and a smooth rind that typically has a green or yellowish color
The honeydew melon, also known as the Casaba melon, is characterized by its smooth rind, which can be green or yellowish, and lacks a musky odor. It typically has a round to slightly oval shape and pale green flesh. Honeydew melons contain seeds, but the main edible part is the inner flesh, often enjoyed as a dessert. Maturity can be judged by the color of the rind, which shifts from greenish white when immature to creamy yellow when mature.
- Honeydew melon is my favorite summer fruit.
- She sliced the honeydew melon into small pieces.
- The salad was topped with fresh honeydew melon cubes.
- A ripe honeydew melon has a sweet aroma.
- They served chilled honeydew melon for dessert.
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any of a variety of muskmelon vines having fruit with a smooth white rind and white or greenish flesh that does not have a musky smell