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honeydew melon
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honeydew melon, n.
A type of winter melon (Cucumis melo inodorus ) related to the muskmelon (Cucumis melo reticulatus ), but having a smooth pale yellowish-green rind and sweet, juicy, light green flesh. It is slightly ovoid in shape, commonly about 8 to 10 inches long on the long axis. [PJC]
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