watermelon
noun
wa·ter·mel·on
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌme-lən 
ˈwä-
1
: a large oblong or roundish fruit with a hard green or white rind often striped or variegated, a sweet watery pink, yellowish, or red pulp, and usually many seeds
2
: a widely cultivated African vine (Citrullus lanatus synonym C. vulgaris) of the gourd family that bears watermelons
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Consider that eating a higher carb fruit like grapes or watermelon after a high-fat, high-protein snack like greek yogurt will reduce how quickly and how much your blood sugar will go up.
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After mid-month plant; beans, cantaloupe, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, luffa, peppers, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes and watermelon.
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—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
Toss watermelon chunks with feta cheese, cucumber, and fresh mint to create a watermelon salad.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
Consider that eating a higher carb fruit like grapes or watermelon after a high-fat, high-protein snack like greek yogurt will reduce how quickly and how much your blood sugar will go up.
—Heather Sandison, Contributor, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
After mid-month plant; beans, cantaloupe, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, luffa, peppers, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes and watermelon.
4.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
Toss watermelon chunks with feta cheese, cucumber, and fresh mint to create a watermelon salad.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Watermelon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watermelon. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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watermelon
noun
wa·ter·mel·on
ˈwȯt-ər-ˌmel-ən
ˈwät-
1
: a large oblong or rounded fruit with a hard outer shell, a sweet red juicy pulp, and usually many seeds
2
: a widely grown African vine of the gourd family that produces watermelons
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