A small, round, ribbed variety of muskmelon of a very delicate flavor.

Cantaloupe

A small, round, ribbed variety of muskmelon of a very delicate flavor.

"A plant of the same genus with the Cucumber, much cultivated for its fruit, which is sweet, with a delicious though peculiar flavor and smell." — Chambers, 1881

Melons

"A plant of the same genus with the Cucumber, much cultivated for its fruit, which is sweet, with a…