citron melon

noun

1. a round, hard-fleshed watermelon, Citrullus lanatus citroides, used candied or pickled.

Word History and Origins

Origin of citron melon¹

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10

Example Sentences

The citron melon, which grows in southern Africa, is one popular candidate for the watermelon’s ancient ancestor.

From National Geographic

The fruit, sometimes called monkey-bread, is about the size of a citron melon.

From Project Gutenberg

The fruits are grapes, hazel, walnut, almond, pistachio, currant, mulberry, fig, apricot, peach, apple, pear, quince, plum, lemon, citron, melon, berries of various kinds, and a few oranges.

From Project Gutenberg

By crossing the watermelon on the citron melon, a watermelon that is resistant to wilt has recently been developed and successfully grown in soils in which wilt is present.

From Project Gutenberg