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cantaloupe
[ˈkæn.tə.loʊp]
noun
masculine
pl: cantaloupes
melão
1.
A type of muskmelon with a hard, netted rind and orange flesh, commonly eaten as a fruit
She cut the cantaloupe in half and scooped out the seeds.
Ela cortou o melão ao meio e tirou as sementes.
2.
The plant that produces this fruit
Cantaloupes grow well in warm climates.
Os melões crescem bem em climas quentes.
Synonyms
muskmelon
netted melon
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
melão
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Brazil
melão-cantaloupe
More specific designation when distinguishing from other melon varieties
Portugal
melão
Used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
sweet as a cantaloupe - muito doce, agradável
ripe cantaloupe - melão maduro, pronto para comer
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