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Melons

LC control no.sh 85083446
LC classificationQK495.C96 Botany
SB379.M44 Culture
Topical headingMelons
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See alsoCucurbitaceae
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Found inWikipedia, Oct. 4, 2012 (A melon is a type of fruit, belonging to the cucurbit family; under List of melons: members of the plant family Cucurbitaceae with edible, fleshy fruit e.g. gourds or cucurbits. The word "melon" can refer to either the plant or specifically to the fruit. Melons by genus: Benincasa; Citrullus; Cucumis; Momordica)
Dictionary.com, Oct. 4, 2012 (melon 1. the fruit of any of various plants of the gourd family, as the muskmelon or watermelon.)
Wiktionary, Oct. 4, 2012 (melon 1. Any of various fruits of the family Cucurbitaceae grown for food, generally not including the cucumber.)