Muskmelon - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Muskmelon is a sweet, juicy fruit with a netted rind and orange flesh, belonging to the melon family. It is commonly eaten fresh or used in salads and desserts.
Definition:
A sweet, fragrant melon with netted skin and orange flesh, often eaten fresh.
Synonyms:
cantaloupe, rockmelon, sweet melon
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
(No direct antonyms; contextually) bitter gourd, sour fruit
Common Collocations:
ripe muskmelon, muskmelon slices, muskmelon juice, chilled muskmelon
Derivatives:
muskmelons (plural), muskmelon-like (adjective)
Usage Tips:
Use "muskmelon" to refer to the fruit; specify "cantaloupe" if referring to the North American variety.
Common Phrases:
sweet as a muskmelon, muskmelon season, cool as a muskmelon
Etymology:
Derived from "musk" (for its scent) + "melon," originating from Latin "melopepo."
Examples:
- 1. The muskmelon was juicy and refreshing on a hot day.
- 2. She packed slices of muskmelon in her lunchbox.
- 3. We bought a ripe muskmelon from the farmers' market.
- 4. The salad had fresh muskmelon and mint leaves.