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Definition
Honeydew melon, cantaloupe, or muskmelon; a round, thick-skinned fruit with sweet and juicy flesh.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the type of melon with a netted rind and sweet, pale green or orange flesh. While it covers various cultivars, it is most commonly associated with the pale green honeydew variety found in local fruit stalls. It is frequently enjoyed as a refreshing dessert or blended into fresh juice.
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I went to the market and bought a honeydew melon to take home.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
