Etymology

paddymelon

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Today it means: Any of various cucurbitaceous plants, especially Cucumis myriocarpus, native to Africa but naturalized in inland Australia. Full definition →

First used 19th c.
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paddymelon · noun1

Apparently from paddy + melon. In some forms after pademelon.

paddymelon · noun2

Alternative forms.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. Any of various cucurbitaceous plants, especially Cucumis myriocarpus, native to Africa but naturalized in inland Australia.

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