melon

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛlən/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh
  2. noun any of various fruit of cucurbitaceous vines including: muskmelons; watermelons; cantaloupes; cucumbers

Etymology

From Middle English meloun, melon, from Old French melon, from Late Latin melonem, from Latin melopeponem, from Ancient Greek μηλοπέπων (mēlopépōn), from μῆλον (mêlon, “apple”) + πέπων (pépōn, “ripe”).

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Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
edible fruit
Narrower (hyponyms)
melon ball, muskmelon, watermelon

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