Definition of Net melon

1. Noun. A muskmelon vine with fruit that has a thin reticulated rind and sweet green flesh.


2. Noun. The fruit of a variety of muskmelon vine; a melon with netlike markings and deep green flesh.
Exact synonyms: Netted Melon, Nutmeg Melon
Generic synonyms: Muskmelon, Sweet Melon
Group relationships: Cucumis Melo Reticulatus, Netted Melon, Nutmeg Melon

Lexicographical Neighbors of Net Melon

net-veined
net-zero
net ball
net call sign
net call signs
net earnings
net estate
net fish
net flux
net force
net heating value
net income
net knot
net lease
net leases
net melon (current term)
net metering
net minder
net minders
net net
net neutrality
net operating income
net pay
net present value
net profit
net sales
net ton
net weight
net worth

Literary usage of Net melon

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A New and Literal Translation of Juvenal and Persius: With Copious by Juvenal, Martin Madan, Persius (1829)
"... lit. signifies flax, and, by melon, thread, which is made of вах ; but as nets are made of thread, it frequently, as here, signifies a net. Melon. ..."

2. The British Journal of Dermatology by British Association of Dermatology (1905)
"... into a network of ridges, the appearance somewhat resembling the rind of a net-melon. The cicatricial alopecia has developed in the last six months. ..."

3. Presidential Campaign Expenses: Hearing[s] Before a Subcommittee of the by Committee on Privileges and Elections, United States, Senate, Congress (1921)
"Seattle, Colman Bldg 100.00 JW Maxwell. Seattle. Marlon Bldg 100.00 H. I». Merrill. Seattle. White Hid« 200.00 WB net melon, ..."

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