honeydew

noun hon·ey·dew \ ˈhə-nē-ˌdü , -ˌdyü \

|Updated on: 19 Jun 2018

Definition of honeydew

1 : a saccharine deposit secreted on the leaves of plants usually by aphids or scale insects or sometimes by a fungus

2 : honeydew melon

Recent Examples of honeydew from the Web

The producer, Caito Foods, sold watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe and fruit salads in clear, plastic clamshell containers.

— ethan may, Indianapolis Star, "Where recalled melons were sold in Indiana," 15 June 2018
The cut watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew and fruit salads containing one of these melons have been cleared from the shelves of major stores, including Walmart, Kroger, Walgreens, Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods.

— monica rodriguez, Fortune, "Pre-Cut Melon in 10 More States Linked to Salmonella Outbreak," 15 June 2018
Cut watermelon, honeydew and cantaloupe as well as fruit salads containing these melons have been recalled from stores in these states, including Walmart, Kroger, Walgreens, Sprouts Farmers Market, Costco and Whole Foods/Amazon.

— debra goldschmidt, CNN, "FDA warns consumers in 10 more states not to eat cut melon due to salmonella," 14 June 2018
So take a quick moment to slice up anything from cucumbers to celery, kiwis to honeydew.

— leslie barrie, Woman's Day, "5 Easy Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthier, Courtesy of Alison Sweeney," 8 Sep. 2016
According to Green, the best honeydew will have a white or creamy color, and should and feel tacky, kind of like a basketball.

— meghan overdeep, Southern Living, "How to Pick the Perfect Melon," 3 June 2018
Soft rinds, brownish colors, or excessive spotting or scarring can all indicate bad cantaloupes, honeydew, and watermelons.

— audrey bruno, SELF, "Here's How to Pick a Perfect Melon Every Time," 31 May 2018
The honeydew promotes the growth of mold, which can ruin produce and cover leaves, blocking out sunlight and killing plants.

— zach montague, New York Times, "Lanternflies Eat Everything in Sight. The U.S. Is Looking Delicious.," 21 May 2018
Add 1 cup of the honeydew chunks and ½ cup of the grapes, stir, and set aside until the melon starts to release some juice, 5 to 10 minutes.

— adam ried, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipes: Four ways to make summer sangria, with or without wine," 19 May 2018

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