adj
Meaning 1
Resembling or having the characteristics of a melon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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melony
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/ˈmɛləni/
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homophone: Melanie
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rhymes with -ɛləni
adj
Meaning 2
Relating to melons.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- full of melony goodness
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adj
Meaning 3
Curvaceous.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, euphemistic
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name
Meaning 4
A female given name from Ancient Greek, a less common spelling of Melanie.
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English melon Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English melony From melon + -y.