honeydew
Americannoun
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the sweet material that exudes from the leaves of certain plants in hot weather.
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a sugary material secreted by aphids, leafhoppers, scale insects, psyllids, and other homopterous insects.
noun
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a sugary substance excreted by aphids and similar insects
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a similar substance exuded by certain plants
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short for honeydew melon
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Dan informed me that the shirt wasn’t green but honeydew.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Cantaloupe and honeydew are both delicious, I am not casting shade on either, but there is nothing finer — or more hydrating, or more delicious — than watermelon.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2024
“These invasive insects feed on the sap of grapevines, while also leaving behind a sticky honeydew residue on the clusters and leaves.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2024
It then excretes a sticky, sugary waste called honeydew that attracts insects and a form of sooty mold that can finish off the already weakened plants, posing a danger to crops and native trees.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 28, 2023
Memo chopped up mango, honeydew melon, strawberries, and orange slices, some with intricate patterns.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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