watermelon

[ waw-ter-mel-uh n, wot-er- ]
/ ˈwɔ tərˌmɛl ən, ˈwɒt ər- /

noun

the large, roundish or elongated fruit of a trailing vine, Citrullus lanata, of the gourd family, having a hard, green rind and a sweet, juicy, usually pink or red pulp.
the vine itself.

Origin of watermelon

First recorded in 1605–15; water + melon

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British Dictionary definitions for watermelon

watermelon
/ (ˈwɔːtəˌmɛlən) /

noun

an African melon, Citrullus vulgaris, widely cultivated for its large edible fruit
the fruit of this plant, which has a hard green rind and sweet watery reddish flesh