Etymology

winter melon

Today it means: Benincasa hispida, a species of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) commonly cultivated in Asia. Full definition →

Chinese 冬瓜
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winter melon · noun1

  1. Chinese · calque of冬瓜
  2. English todaywinter melon

Calque of Chinese 冬瓜 (dōngguā).

winter melon · noun2

  1. French · calque ofmelon d'hiver
  2. English todaywinter melon

Calque of French melon d'hiver.

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