Cantaloupe

Definition

A round, netted melon with orange flesh and a musky aroma, commonly eaten as a breakfast fruit or dessert.

Example Usage

She sliced open the cantaloupe and scooped out the seeds for breakfast.

Origin

Named after Cantalupo, a former papal estate near Rome where the melon was first cultivated in Europe.

Fun Fact

Cantaloupes are technically berries, and the netted rind pattern helps the fruit breathe while protecting it from splitting.

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