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netted cantaloupe
[ˈnɛtɪd ˈkæntəˌloʊp]
noun
pl: netted cantaloupes
melão rendilhado
1.
A variety of cantaloupe melon with a distinctive netted or reticulated tan-colored rind covering the surface, typically sweet and aromatic
The netted cantaloupe is the most common variety found in North American supermarkets.
O melão rendilhado é a variedade mais comum encontrada em supermercados norte-americanos.
2.
A cantaloupe characterized by a web-like pattern of raised lines on its skin that resembles netting
When selecting a netted cantaloupe, look for a firm fruit with an even network pattern.
Ao escolher um melão rendilhado, procure um fruto firme com um padrão de rede uniforme.
Synonyms
muskmelon
cantaloupe
netted melon
reticulated cantaloupe
Antonyms
smooth cantaloupe
honeydew melon
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
melão rendilhado
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
melão de rede
Common colloquial variation in São Paulo state
Portugal
melão reticulado
Portuguese European variant emphasizing the reticulated pattern
Rio de Janeiro
melão rendilhado
Standard term, occasionally called melão cantaloupe
Related Idioms & Phrases
sweet as a netted cantaloupe
pick a ripe netted cantaloupe
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