netted melon

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noun

a variety of muskmelon, Cucumis melo reticulatus, of the gourd family, having reticulate markings on the skin and green to reddish-orange flesh.

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Also called nutmeg melon.

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CSI not only aided a not-guilty verdict, but netted Dr. Phil an admirer.
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"Take some melon, Mr. Mudge," said we, as with a sudden bolt we recovered our speech and took another slice ourself.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
The bread-fruit is somewhat similar in shape to a water-melon, and weighs from four to six pounds.
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Neither the pine-apple nor water-melon grow in Teneriffe, but abundance of the latter are brought from Grand Canary.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil|Maria Graham
It netted Scattergood a pleasant profit, and Kent got the full equivalent of his money.
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Beyond the arches, netted to keep the crows away, it made pictures with the tops of the trees.
Hilda|Sarah Jeanette Duncan