HyperDic: winter_melon

English > 2 senses of the expression winter melon:
NOUNplantwinter melon, Persian melon, honeydew melon, winter melon vine, Cucumis melo inodorusany of a variety of muskmelon vines having fruit with a smooth white rind and white or greenish flesh that does not have a musky smell
foodwinter melonthe fruit of the winter melon vine
English > winter melon: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningAny of a variety of muskmelon vines having fruit with a smooth white rind and white or greenish flesh that does not have a musky smell.
SynonymsPersian melon, honeydew melon, winter melon vine, Cucumis melo inodorus
Partswinter melonThe fruit of the winter melon vine
Broadersweet melon, muskmelon, sweet melon vine, Cucumis meloAny of several varieties of vine whose fruit has a netted rind and edible flesh and a musky smell
English > winter melon: 2 senses > noun 2, food
MeaningThe fruit of the winter melon vine; a green melon / melon with pale green to orange flesh that keeps well.
Part ofwinter melon, Persian melon, honeydew melon, winter melon vine, Cucumis melo inodorusAny of a variety of muskmelon vines having fruit with a smooth white rind and white or greenish flesh that does not have a musky smell
NarrowerPersian melonThe fruit of a variety of winter melon vine
casaba, casaba melonmelon having yellowish rind and whitish flesh
honeydew, honeydew melonThe fruit of a variety of winter melon vine
Broadermuskmelon, sweet melonThe fruit of a muskmelon vine

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