| Persian melon n. A variety of melon (Cucumis melo) having a strongly netted, unridged rind and musky, orange-colored flesh. |
Persian melon
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) another name for winter melon
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| Noun | 1. |  Persian melon - any of a variety of muskmelon vines having fruit with a smooth white rind and white or greenish flesh that does not have a musky smellwinter melon - the fruit of the winter melon vine; a green melon with pale green to orange flesh that keeps well Cucumis melo, muskmelon, sweet melon, sweet melon vine - any of several varieties of vine whose fruit has a netted rind and edible flesh and a musky smell |
| 2. | Persian melon - the fruit of a variety of winter melon vine; a large green melon with orange flesh winter melon - the fruit of the winter melon vine; a green melon with pale green to orange flesh that keeps well |
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