| n. | 1. | (Bot.) The very large ovoid or roundish fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Citrullus vulgaris) of many varieties; also, the plant itself. The fruit sometimes weighs many pounds; its pulp is usually pink in color, and full of a sweet watery juice. It is a native of tropical Africa, but is now cultivated in many countries. See Illust. of Melon. |
| Noun | 1. | watermelon - an African melon Synonyms: Citrullus vulgaris, watermelon vine |
| 2. | watermelon - large oblong or roundish melon with a hard green rind and sweet watery red or occasionally yellowish pulp |
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