Muskmelon: meaning, definitions and examples
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muskmelon
[ หmสskmษlษn ]
fruit
A muskmelon is a type of fruit that belongs to the melon family. It has a sweet, juicy flesh and a distinctive musky aroma. Muskmelons are typically round or oval in shape, with a rough skin covered in a net-like pattern. They are popular for their refreshing taste and high water content.
Synonyms
cantaloupe, rockmelon, sweet melon.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| muskmelon |
General term for melons belonging to the species Cucumis melo. It is often used in a scientific or botanical context.
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| cantaloupe |
Commonly used in American and Canadian English to refer to the variety of melon with orange flesh and a netted rind. Often used in grocery shopping or culinary contexts.
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| sweet melon |
Used to emphasize the sweet taste of the melon variety, typically in casual conversation or descriptions emphasizing the flavor.
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| rockmelon |
Mostly used in Australian and New Zealand English to refer to the same variety of melon known as cantaloupe.
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Examples of usage
- Would you like some slices of muskmelon for dessert?
- The farmers market is selling fresh muskmelons this week.
- She packed a muskmelon in her picnic basket for a sweet treat.
Translations
Translations of the word "muskmelon" in other languages:
๐ต๐น melรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเคฌเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Zuckermelone
๐ฎ๐ฉ melon
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะธะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ melon
๐ฏ๐ต ใกใญใณ (meron)
๐ซ๐ท melon
๐ช๐ธ melรณn
๐น๐ท kavun
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฉ๋ก (mellon)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดู ุงู (shamam)
๐จ๐ฟ meloun
๐ธ๐ฐ melรณn
๐จ๐ณ ็็ (tiรกn guฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ melon
๐ฎ๐ธ melรณna
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแ (nesvi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ qarpฤฑz
๐ฒ๐ฝ melรณn
Etymology
The word 'muskmelon' originated from the combination of 'musk', referring to the musky aroma of the fruit, and 'melon', indicating its belonging to the melon family. Muskmelons have been cultivated for centuries and are enjoyed worldwide for their delicious taste and hydrating properties.