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 wa·ter·mel·on /-ˌmɛlən/
 西瓜

 Wa·ter·mel·on n. Bot. The very large ovoid or roundish fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Citrullus vulgaris) of many varieties; also, the plant itself. The fruit sometimes weighs many pounds; its pulp is usually pink in color, and full of a sweet watery juice. It is a native of tropical Africa, but is now cultivated in many countries.  See Illust. of Melon.
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 watermelon
      n 1: an African melon [syn: watermelon vine, Citrullus
           vulgaris]
      2: large oblong or roundish melon with a hard green rind and
         sweet watery red or occasionally yellowish pulp