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Noun: netted melon
  1. The fruit of a variety of muskmelon vine; a melon with netlike markings and deep green flesh
    "The netted melon's aromatic flesh was a hit at the farmers' market";
    - net melon, nutmeg melon
     
  2. A muskmelon vine with fruit that has a thin reticulated rind and sweet green flesh
    "netted melons developed their characteristic netted pattern as they ripened";
    - net melon, nutmeg melon, Cucumis melo reticulatus

Derived forms: netted melons

Type of: Cucumis melo, muskmelon, sweet melon, sweet melon vine

Encyclopedia: Netted melon