cantaloupe

Meanings

• noun

  A type of large, sweet melon with a rough, netted rind and orange flesh.

  - "I love the sweet taste of a ripe cantaloupe."
  - "Can you please cut me a slice of cantaloupe?"

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈkæn.tə.loʊp/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cantaloupe
hope , scope , mope , rope

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Variants

List of all variants of cantaloupe that leads to same result
cantaloup , cantaloupe , cantaloupes , cantaloups

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Etymology

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The name cantaloupe comes from the Italian word 'cantabella lope', which means 'tall melon'.

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Trivia

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1. Cantaloupes are actually a type of muskmelon.

2. The netting on a cantaloupe is called 'reticulation'.

3. Cantaloupes are rich in vitamins A and C.

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Related Concepts

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1. Melon: Cantaloupes belong to the melon family, which also includes watermelons, honeydew melons, and muskmelons.

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Culture

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Cantaloupes have been cultivated for thousands of years and have historical significance in various cultures. In ancient Egypt, cantaloupes were considered a symbol of wealth and were often depicted in art and hieroglyphs.

How to Memorize "cantaloupe"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, orange-fleshed melon with a rough, netted rind. Visualize the sweet juice dripping from a slice of cantaloupe.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cantaloupe' with the color orange and the texture of a net.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cantaloop, a tall, orange, netted fruit in a loop' to help remember the name.

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