Cantaloup Meaning in Bengali: ক্যান্টালুপ, খরবুজ (noun)
Definition: Cantaloup refers to a type of melon that has a rough, net-like skin and sweet orange flesh. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is known for its refreshing taste and aroma.
Synonyms: muskmelon, rockmelon, sweet melon
Antonyms: কমলা খরবুজ (bitter melon), তরমুজ (watermelon)
Origin: The word “cantaloup” is derived from the Italian word “Cantalupo,” which is the name of a former papal estate near Rome. The melons grown in this region were highly regarded for their quality and taste, and thus the name became associated with this type of melon.
Nearby Words:
- Melon (noun) – খরবুজ
- Mango (noun) – আম
- Pineapple (noun) – আনারস
- Watermelon (noun) – তরমুজ
Cantaloup in Literature Quotes:
- “The cantaloupes were ripe and ready to be picked.” – John Steinbeck (ক্যান্টালুপগুলি পাকা এবং তৈরি হওয়ার জন্য প্রস্তুত ছিল।)
- “She sliced the cantaloupe and savored its sweetness.” – Maya Angelou (তিনি ক্যান্টালুপটি কেটে নিয়ে তার মিষ্টি স্বাদ উপভোগ করলেন।)
Cantaloup Meaning in Different Languages:
- Bengali: ক্যান্টালুপ
- Hindi: कैंटलूप
- Nepali: क्यान्टालुप
- Urdu: کینٹلوپ
- Tamil: காண்டலூப்
- Telugu: కాంటలూప్
- Arabic: الكانتالوب
- Chinese: 香瓜
- Japanese: カンタループ
- Russian: канталупа
For more information, you can visit the Wikipedia page on Cantaloup. You can also find additional definitions and examples on Dictionary.com and The Free Dictionary.