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melonMain Entry: mel·on Pronunciation: \ˈme-lən\ Function: noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin melon-, melo, short for Latin melopepon-, melopepo, from Greek mēlopepōn, from mēlon apple + pepōn, an edible gourd — more at pumpkin Date: 14th century 1 : any of various typically sweet gourds (as a muskmelon or watermelon) usually eaten raw as fruits
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