Muskmelon

/ˈmʌsˌmɛlən/
noun

A sweet, usually orange-fleshed melon with a netted or smooth skin, belonging to the Cucumis melo species.

During summer, I enjoy eating muskmelon with my breakfast.
Visual representation of "muskmelon" - A sweet, usually orange-fleshed melon with a netted or smooth skin, belonging to the Cucumis melo species.

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fruit, dessert, salad

noun

In American usage, it particularly refers to a type of melon with a strong odor, often cantaloupe.

The muskmelon at the farmers' market smelled deliciously sweet.
Visual representation of "muskmelon" - In American usage, it particularly refers to a type of melon with a strong odor, often cantaloupe.

Usage tips

Neutral

aroma, scent, ripe

noun

A sweet, usually orange-fleshed melon with a netted or smooth skin, belonging to the Cucumis melo species.

During summer, I enjoy eating muskmelon with my breakfast.
Visual representation of "muskmelon" - A sweet, usually orange-fleshed melon with a netted or smooth skin, belonging to the Cucumis melo species.

Usage tips

Neutral

fruit, dessert, salad

noun

In American usage, it particularly refers to a type of melon with a strong odor, often cantaloupe.

The muskmelon at the farmers' market smelled deliciously sweet.
Visual representation of "muskmelon" - In American usage, it particularly refers to a type of melon with a strong odor, often cantaloupe.

Usage tips

Neutral

aroma, scent, ripe

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "muskmelon"
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Fruit Varieties

Muskmelon is often confused with other melons, but it has a unique flavor.

The muskmelon is sweeter than many other types of melons.
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Cooking Uses

Muskmelon can be used in various recipes, including salads and smoothies.

Try adding muskmelon to your fruit salad for sweetness.
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Seasonal Enjoyment

Muskmelon is predominantly a summer fruit.

Look for ripe muskmelon during the warmer months.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Fruit Varieties

Muskmelon is often confused with other melons, but it has a unique flavor.

The muskmelon is sweeter than many other types of melons.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cooking Uses

Muskmelon can be used in various recipes, including salads and smoothies.

Try adding muskmelon to your fruit salad for sweetness.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Seasonal Enjoyment

Muskmelon is predominantly a summer fruit.

Look for ripe muskmelon during the warmer months.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Fruit Varieties

Muskmelon is often confused with other melons, but it has a unique flavor.

The muskmelon is sweeter than many other types of melons.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cooking Uses

Muskmelon can be used in various recipes, including salads and smoothies.

Try adding muskmelon to your fruit salad for sweetness.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Seasonal Enjoyment

Muskmelon is predominantly a summer fruit.

Look for ripe muskmelon during the warmer months.
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