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Definition of Winter melon
1. Noun. Any of a variety of muskmelon vines having fruit with a smooth white rind and white or greenish flesh that does not have a musky smell.
Exact synonyms: Cucumis Melo Inodorus, Honeydew Melon, Persian Melon, Winter Melon Vine
Generic synonyms: Cucumis Melo, Muskmelon, Sweet Melon, Sweet Melon Vine
Generic synonyms: Cucumis Melo, Muskmelon, Sweet Melon, Sweet Melon Vine
2. Noun. The fruit of the winter melon vine; a green melon with pale green to orange flesh that keeps well.
Generic synonyms: Muskmelon, Sweet Melon
Specialized synonyms: Honeydew, Honeydew Melon, Persian Melon, Casaba, Casaba Melon
Group relationships: Cucumis Melo Inodorus, Honeydew Melon, Persian Melon, Winter Melon Vine
Specialized synonyms: Honeydew, Honeydew Melon, Persian Melon, Casaba, Casaba Melon
Group relationships: Cucumis Melo Inodorus, Honeydew Melon, Persian Melon, Winter Melon Vine
Definition of Winter melon
1. Noun. A vine of the genus ''Benincasa'' cultivated throughout Asia. ¹
2. Noun. A green, fuzzy melon fruit taken from this vine that has sweet white flesh. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com