horned melon

Meaning

  1. A plant of the species Cucumis metulifer, bearing a cucumber-like fruit.
  2. The fruit of the horned melon plant, having yellow-orange skin and lime green, jelly-like flesh with a tart taste, and texture similar to a cucumber.

Synonyms

melano

jelly melon

English tomato

cherie

hedged gourd

Etymology

From horned + melon.

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