Cantelope vs. Cantaloupe: What's the Difference?
Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 20, 2023
"Cantelope" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "cantaloupe," a type of melon with orange flesh and a netted rind.
Which is correct: Cantelope or Cantaloupe
How to spell Cantaloupe?
Cantelope is Incorrect
Cantaloupe is Correct
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Key Differences
Think "can-ta-loupe" as in "can tap loop," emphasizing the "a" in the middle to avoid "e."
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Oct 19, 2023
Remember the "u" as in "You can eat it."
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Oct 19, 2023
Note the "ou" combination is like in "group," helping you to remember it's not "elo."
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Oct 19, 2023
Think of "aloupe" as a single unit to remember it's not "elope."
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Oct 19, 2023
Recall the phrase "Can't elope," and change the "t" to "ta-loupe" for a silly but effective mnemonic.
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Oct 19, 2023
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Cantelope and Cantaloupe Definitions
Cantaloupe
A fruit belonging to the melon family, with orange flesh and a net-like rind.
I ate cantaloupe for breakfast.
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Sep 16, 2023
Cantaloupe
The taste or flavor derived from this fruit.
The smoothie has a cantaloupe twist.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 16, 2023
Cantaloupe
The plant that produces this specific type of melon.
The cantaloupe vine is flowering.
Janet White
Sep 16, 2023
Cantaloupe
A color descriptor for a shade resembling cantaloupe's interior.
The room was painted in a cantaloupe hue.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 16, 2023
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Cantaloupe
A variety of melon (Cucumis melo) having a tan rind with netlike ridges and sweet fragrant orange flesh.
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Sep 13, 2023
Cantaloupe
A melon of species Cucumis melo subsp. melo with sweet orange flesh, with numerous cultivars in several cultivar groups.
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Sep 13, 2023
Cantaloupe
Smooth-skinned, also known as true cantaloupe, found in the Middle East and also grown in Europe.
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Sep 13, 2023
Cantaloupe
Having a rough skin resembling netting; also known as muskmelon or rockmelon.
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Sep 13, 2023
Cantaloupe
A muskmelon of several varieties, having when mature, a yellowish skin, and flesh of a reddish orange color.
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Sep 13, 2023
Cantaloupe
A variety of muskmelon vine having fruit with a tan rind and orange flesh
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Sep 13, 2023
Cantaloupe
The fruit of a cantaloup vine; small to medium-sized melon with yellowish flesh
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Sep 13, 2023
Cantaloupe
Used metaphorically to describe something that's sweet but also complex.
Her novel was a cantaloupe of emotions.
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Sep 16, 2023
FAQs
Which vowel is used before cantaloupe?
Vowels like 'a' or 'the' can precede it depending on the sentence.
Harlon Moss
Oct 19, 2023
What is the root word of cantaloupe?
Derived from the Latin 'cantalupensis,' related to Cantalupo.
Harlon Moss
Oct 19, 2023
Why is it called cantaloupe?
Named after Cantalupo, a papal estate near Rome where it was cultivated.
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Oct 19, 2023
Which conjunction is used with cantaloupe?
"And," as in "cantaloupe and honeydew."
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Oct 19, 2023
Is cantaloupe a countable noun?
Yes, you can have one cantaloupe or several cantaloupes.
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Oct 19, 2023
Is the cantaloupe term a metaphor?
Not inherently, though it can be used metaphorically.
Sara Rehman
Oct 19, 2023
Which preposition is used with cantaloupe?
"Of," as in "slices of cantaloupe."
Sara Rehman
Oct 19, 2023
Which determiner is used with cantaloupe?
"The," "a," "some," depending on context.
Janet White
Oct 19, 2023
Is cantaloupe a noun or adjective?
Primarily a noun, but can be used as an adjective to describe color or flavor.
Harlon Moss
Oct 19, 2023
What is the opposite of cantaloupe?
There's no direct opposite; could be "non-cantaloupe."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 19, 2023
How is cantaloupe used in a sentence?
"She cut the cantaloupe into small pieces."
Sara Rehman
Oct 19, 2023
Is cantaloupe a negative or positive word?
Neutral, though often considered positive when discussing its flavor or nutritional value.
Janet White
Oct 19, 2023
What is another term for cantaloupe?
Musk melon, though not an exact synonym.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 19, 2023
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Sumera SaeedSumera is an experienced content writer and editor with a niche in comparative analysis. At Diffeence Wiki, she crafts clear and unbiased comparisons to guide readers in making informed decisions. With a dedication to thorough research and quality, Sumera's work stands out in the digital realm. Off the clock, she enjoys reading and exploring diverse cultures.
