noun
honeydew
HUH-nihd-yoo
noun
1
A variety of melon with smooth pale green flesh and a light-colored rind.
"She sliced up a honeydew for the fruit salad."
How to Use Honeydew
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sweet, mild-flavored melon with green flesh, often served alongside cantaloupe.
Common pairings
honeydew melon
slice of honeydew
Word Forms
more honeydew comparative, most honeydew superlative
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Etymology
From honey + dew, originally referring to a sweet, sticky substance found on plants, later applied to the pale green melon.