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

Derived forms: nutmeg melons

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

Encyclopedia: Nutmeg melon