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Definition of cantaloupe

cantaloupe

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

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canopy
cantabrian
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canteen
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cantil

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.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cantaloupe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cantaloupe
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