meloni
/meˈlo.ni/noun★Intermediate
general
A type of large, sweet, and juicy fruit with a hard rind and a soft, pulpy interior, typically round or oval in shape.
Ho comprato un melone dolce al mercato.
I bought a sweet melon at the market.
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The term 'meloni' is the plural form of 'melone' in Italian.
Collocations
melone dolcesweet melontagliare a fetteto slice into pieces
Synonyms
Related Phrases
melone d'invernophrase
winter melon
💡Pro Tip
Plural Form
Remember that 'meloni' is the plural of 'melone' in Italian.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'melopepo', derived from 'mel' (honey) and 'pepo' (a type of gourd).
📝Usage Notes
In Italian, 'melone' refers to the fruit, while 'meloni' is the plural form. The term can also refer to melons as a category in culinary contexts.
Word Breakdown
mel
honey
rootone
gourd
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