Cantaloupe
(noun)
A type of melon that has a rough, ribbed, and usually orange-colored rind and sweet, juicy, usually orange-colored flesh.
Origin:
The word cantaloupe is derived from the italian word cantalupo, which means "singing wolf." the name likely refers to the shape of the fruit, which is said to resemble a wolf"s head.
Examples:
- I love to eat cantaloupe in the summertime.
- The cantaloupe at the farmer's market looked particularly ripe and juicy.
- Cantaloupe is a good source of vitamin C.
- I sliced the cantaloupe and added it to my breakfast smoothie.
- I paired the cantaloupe with some prosciutto for an elegant appetizer.