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winter melon

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Benincasa hispida, a species of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) commonly cultivated in Asia.
  2. Any late-maturing variety of true melon (Cucumis melo), such as honeydew melon (Inodorus Group), Cassaba melon (Cassaba Group), and Spanish melon (Ibericus Group).
  3. A type of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus).
    obsolete

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Examples

“There is also a winter-melon, large and with black seeds, exceedingly cooling, brought us from abroad, and the hotter climates, where they drink⟳ water after eating melons...”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

winter moon winter moth Winter of Discontent Winter Olympian Winter Olympics Winter Park

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