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Definition of Melon
1. Noun. Any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh.
Specialized synonyms: Melon Ball, Muskmelon, Sweet Melon, Watermelon
Group relationships: Melon Vine
2. Noun. Any of various fruit of cucurbitaceous vines including: muskmelons; watermelons; cantaloupes; cucumbers.
Generic synonyms: Gourd, Gourd Vine
Specialized synonyms: Citrullus Vulgaris, Watermelon, Watermelon Vine, Cucumis Melo, Muskmelon, Sweet Melon, Sweet Melon Vine, Cucumber, Cucumber Vine, Cucumis Sativus
Definition of Melon
1. n. The juicy fruit of certain cucurbitaceous plants, as the muskmelon, watermelon, and citron melon; also, the plant that produces the fruit.
Definition of Melon
1. Noun. Any of various fruits of the family Cucurbitaceae grown for food, generally not including the cucumber. ¹
2. Noun. A light pinkish orange colour, like that of some melon flesh. ¹
3. Noun. (in the plural slang) Breasts. ¹
4. Noun. (slang) The head. ¹
5. Adjective. Of a light pinkish orange colour, like that of melon flesh. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Melon
1. any of various gourds [n -S]
Medical Definition of Melon
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