See Also: watermelon(medicine)
watermelon(dictionary)
watermelon(encyclopedia)
watermelon(dictionary)
Watermelon stomach(health)
Watermelon Slices(recipes)
Wacky Watermelon(recipes)
Tollhouse Watermelon Rind(recipes)
Strawberry Watermelon Slush(recipes)
Watermelon and feta salad(recipes)

obus (iou) and watermelon (sh)


obus (iou)



obus noun. L19.
[French from German Haubitze HOWITZ.]
A howitzer shell.

watermelon (sh)




Succulent fruit of Citrullus lanatus (formerly C. vulgaris), in the gourd family, native to tropical Africa and cultivated on every continent except Antarctica.

The vines spread across the ground with branched tendrils, deeply cut leaves, and light-yellow flowers. Each vine bears 2-15 large, reddish, white, or yellow, sweet, very juicy fruits with flat black seeds. Varieties differ in flesh color, shape, and rind thickness. The rind may be preserved as a pickle.