crenshaw melon

noun

cren·​shaw melon

ˈkren-ˌshȯ-

variants or less commonly crenshaw or cranshaw melon

ˈkran-ˌshȯ-

often capitalized C

: a winter melon having a smooth green and gold rind and sweet salmon-colored flesh

Word History

Etymology

probably from the name Crenshaw or Cranshaw

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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