cantaloupe
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Definition
A cantaloupe is a round melon with orange flesh and a netted, rough skin. It is sweet and commonly eaten as a fruit.
Usage & Nuances
"Cantaloupe" is most common in American English. In the UK, it's sometimes called "melon" or "rockmelon" (Australia). The word refers specifically to this type of orange-fleshed melon, not other types. Usually eaten fresh or in fruit salads.
Spanish: melón - cantalupoPortuguese (BR): melão cantalupo - cantalupoPortuguese (PT): melão cantalupoChinese (Simplified): 哈密瓜Chinese (Traditional): 哈密瓜Hindi: खरबूजाArabic: شمام
Example Sentences
Is there any cantaloupe left in the fridge?
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She bought a cantaloupe at the market.
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The cantaloupe is sweet and juicy.
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He cut the cantaloupe into small pieces.
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I love adding cantaloupe to my morning smoothie.
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Nothing beats chilled cantaloupe on a hot day.
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