What does MELON mean?

Word: Melon 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

a large, juicy fruit with a hard skin and soft, sweet flesh, typically eaten as a dessert or used in fruit salads (source: KoalaChat)

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈmɛlən/

UK: /ˈmɛlən/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "melon" comes from the Middle English word "melon", which comes from the Old French word "melon", which comes from the Latin word "melopepo", which means "apple-shaped melon". Melons are believed to have originated in Africa and Asia, and have been cultivated for thousands of years. Today, they are grown in many parts of the world and are commonly eaten as a dessert or used in fruit salads.

5. Synonyms:

None

6. Related Words:

Apple, Grape, Peach, Mango, Kiwi

7. Example Sentences:

• She cut up a ripe melon and served it for dessert.
• The fruit salad was filled with juicy melon chunks.
• He bought a watermelon and a cantaloupe at the grocery store.