Meaning & Definition of word "Melon"
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Melon
/ˈmɛlən/
noun:
- 1. A large, fleshy fruit with a smooth rind and sweet, juicy flesh, typically containing seeds.
- Example: She sliced the ripe melon and served it at the picnic.
- 2. Any of several types of fruits of the gourd family, such as cantaloupe and watermelon.
- Example: Watermelon is my favorite melon to eat during the summer.
- 3. A plant that produces melons.
- Example: The gardener is excited to see the first flowers on his melon plants.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'melone', which derived from Latin 'mālum', meaning apple, and Greek 'mēlon'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
melon baller:
A kitchen utensil used for cutting melons into ball shapes.
melon patch:
A field where melons are grown.
Related Words
cantaloupe:
A type of melon with a rough, netted skin and sweet orange flesh.
honeydew:
A sweet, pale yellow melon that is typically larger than a cantaloupe.
Slang Meanings of melon
Meaning: A term sometimes used for someone's head.
Example Sentence: He got a melon of a head, but he's smart!
Meaning: Referring to someone who is not very bright.
Example Sentence: Don't be such a melon! Think about it.