winter melon

any of a variety of muskmelon (Cucumis melo var. inodorus), as a honeydew melon or casaba, characterized by fruit that lacks a musky odor

Origin: so called because it ripens late

See winter melon in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Origin:

Origin: Translation of Chinese (Mandarin) dōngguā

Origin: : dōng, winter

Origin: + guā, melon

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