honeydew

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

|Updated on: 31 Jul 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

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Slice up the honeydew and some fennel and introduce them to each other.

— carla lalli music, Bon Appetit, "You’re Gonna Try This Fruit Salad and You’re Gonna Love It," 21 June 2018
The best honeydew will have a white or creamy color.

— audrey bruno, SELF, "Here's How to Pick a Perfect Melon Every Time," 31 May 2018
For garnishes, a grating of lemon or lime zest on the honeydews or watermelons works nicely; a faint grinding of pink peppercorns on the Charentais draws out the flavors of the Port.

— aleksandra crapanzano, WSJ, "The 5-Minute Dessert of the Summer," 12 July 2018
The Chinatown locale also offers an inky black sesame, along with matcha, honeydew, and other unusual flavors, all of which can be paired with unlimited toppings.

— grace dickinson, Philly.com, "6 cool ways to get out of the heat this summer in Philadelphia," 3 July 2018
Blend honeydew, coconut water, mint, lime juice, salt, 6 oz. cucumber, and 2 cups ice in a blender until smooth.

— molly baz, Bon Appetit, "Chill-Out Honeydew Cucumber Slushy," 25 June 2018
Combine honeydew with cottage cheese and pecans to make the most of it.

— audrey bruno, SELF, "Here's How to Pick a Perfect Melon Every Time," 31 May 2018
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

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