Cantaloupe

/ˈkæn.təˌloʊp/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A type of melons with a netted rind and sweet, orange flesh.
I made a fruit salad with cantaloupe, strawberries, and blueberries.
A melon of the species Cucumis melo, typically having a rough, netted skin and sweet orange flesh.
During the summer, I love to eat chilled cantaloupe for breakfast.
A variety of muskmelon that belongs to the gourd family.
Cantaloupe is a great source of vitamins A and C.
The fruit of the cantaloupe plant, which is widely cultivated for its sweet, orange flesh.
She picked a ripe cantaloupe from the farmer's market.

Etymology

The name 'cantaloupe' is derived from the Italian word 'cantalupo,' named after the town of Cantalupo in Lazio, Italy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cantaloupe season:
The time of year when cantaloupes are harvested and available for consumption.
cantaloupe salad:
A dish that features cantaloupe as a primary ingredient, often mixed with other fruits.

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