Meaning & Definition of word "Melon"
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.