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winter melon

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  1. Benincasa hispida, a species of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) commonly cultivated in Asia.
  2. Any late-maturing variety of true melon (Cucumis melo), such as honeydew melon (Inodorus Group), Cassaba melon (Cassaba Group), and Spanish melon (Ibericus Group).
  3. A type of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus).

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