Definition of Citrullus vulgaris

1. Noun. An African melon.

Exact synonyms: Watermelon, Watermelon Vine
Terms within: Watermelon
Group relationships: Citrullus, Genus Citrullus
Generic synonyms: Melon, Melon Vine

Lexicographical Neighbors of Citrullus Vulgaris

Citellus richardsoni
Citellus variegatus
Citharichthys
Citharichthys cornutus
Citibank
Citizen Genet
Citizenship Day
Citlali
Citlaltepetl
Citrobacter amalonatica
Citrobacter diversus
Citrobacter koseri
Citroncirus
Citroncirus webberi
Citrullus
Citrullus vulgaris (current term)
Citrus aurantifolia
Citrus aurantium
Citrus bergamia
Citrus decumana
Citrus grandis
Citrus limetta
Citrus limon
Citrus limonia
Citrus maxima
Citrus medica
Citrus nobilis
Citrus paradisi
Citrus reticulata
Citrus sinensis

Literary usage of Citrullus vulgaris

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Monks' Cookbook by Himalayan Academy, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1997)
"WATERMELONS, Citrullus vulgaris Sweet and cooling, watermelon provokes kapha and väta and relieves pitta. ..."

2. The Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science by Iowa Academy of Science (1892)
"Some of the Syrphus flies also assist in the pollination of Citrullus vulgaris. Nectar is secreted in considerable quantity especially by the flowers of ..."

3. Lost Crops of Africa: Volume Ii: Vegetables by National Research Council (U. S.), National Academies Press (2006)
"... egusi nomenclature is such that the botanical name is variously given as: • Citrullus vulgaris Schrader (also watermelon) • Citrullus vulgaris Eckl. and ..."

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