Persian melon

Persian melon

n.

A variety of melon (Cucumis melo) having a strongly netted, unridged rind and musky, orange-colored flesh.

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Persian melon

n

(Plants) another name for winter melon

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Per′sian mel′on

n.

1. a round muskmelon having a green, reticulate, unribbed rind and orange flesh.

2. the plant bearing this fruit.

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Thesaurus

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 smell Cucumis melo inodorus, honeydew melon, winter melon, winter melon vine winter 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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