cantaloupe

n. type of melon

Cantaloupe (also cantaloup) refers to two varieties of muskmelon (Cucumis melo) , which is a species in the family Cucurbitaceae (a family which includes nearly all melons and squashes). Cantaloupes are typically 15–25 cm in length and are somewhat oblong, though not as oblong as watermelons. Like all melons, cantaloupes grow best in sandy, well-aerated, well-watered soil that is free of encroaching weeds.
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Noun
1. a variety of muskmelon vine having fruit with a tan rind and orange flesh
(synonym) cantaloup, cantaloupe vine, Cucumis melo cantalupensis
(hypernym) sweet melon, muskmelon, sweet melon vine, Cucumis melo
(part-meronym) cantaloup
2. the fruit of a cantaloup vine; small to medium-sized melon with yellowish flesh
(synonym) cantaloup
(hypernym) muskmelon, sweet melon
(part-holonym) cantaloup, cantaloupe vine, Cucumis melo cantalupensis

(n.)
A muskmelon of several varieties, having when mature, a yellowish skin, and flesh of a reddish orange color.
  

Amount per 100g:
• Calories.......................35
• Total Fat......................0 g
• Saturated Fat.................0 g
• Cholesterol..................0 mg
• Sodium........................9 mg
• Total Carbohydrate......8 g
• Dietary Fiber...................1 g
• Protein.........................1 g Vitamin A  3224 IU   Vitamin C  42 mg
 Calcium    11 mg    Iron         0 mg