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netted melon

[/ˈnɛtɪd ˈmɛlən/]
nounpl: netted melons
melão reticulado
1. A type of melon with a netted or reticulated skin pattern, typically a cantaloupe or muskmelon variety with a beige or tan netted rind and sweet orange flesh
The farmer's market had fresh netted melons in stock during summer.
A feira tinha melões reticulados frescos em estoque durante o verão.
2. A melon variety characterized by a distinctive net-like texture covering its exterior surface
She selected a ripe netted melon by checking for a sweet aroma at the stem end.
Ela selecionou um melão reticulado maduro verificando o aroma doce na extremidade do talo.
Synonyms
cantaloupemuskmelonnetted cantaloupe

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
melão reticulado
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
melão rendilhado
Alternative regional term
Portugal
melão de rede
Portuguese variant
Northeast Brazil
melão tipo Galia
Often referred to by specific cultivar name
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