Muskmelon: meaning, definitions and examples

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muskmelon

 

[ หˆmสŒskmษ›lษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น melรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคฐเคฌเฅ‚เคœเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zuckermelone

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ melon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใƒญใƒณ (meron)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท melon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ melรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kavun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉœ๋ก  (mellon)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู…ุงู… (shamam)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meloun

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ melรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”œ็“œ (tiรกn guฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ melon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ melรณna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัƒั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒกแƒ•แƒ˜ (nesvi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarpฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,691, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.