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Definition of cantaloupe

cantaloupe

/ˈkæn.tə.luːp/
can · ta · loupe
Plural:cantaloupes
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cantaloupe Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A variety of melon with a rough, netted or ribbed rind and sweet, pale orange flesh, belonging to the species Cucumis melo.

Example

"For breakfast, she served a fresh fruit salad made with sliced cantaloupe, honeydew, and strawberries."

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• Nearby Words

canopy
cant
cantabrian
cantaloupe
cantankerous
cantankerously
cantata

Word Origin & Etymology

From French 'cantaloup', derived from Italian 'Cantalupo', the name of a former papal country estate near Rome where these melons were reportedly first cultivated in Europe after being introduced from Armenia.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cantaloupe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cantaloupe
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