spanspek

noun

span·​spek

ˈspänzˌpek,

-nˌsp-

plural -s

: a usually somewhat pale-fleshed and moderately sweet muskmelon that is widely cultivated in southern Africa

Word History

Etymology

Afrikaans, alteration of spaanspek, from spaans Spanisch (from Dutch spaansch) + spek bacon, pork fat, from Middle Dutch spec

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