honeydew

/ˈhʌniˌdu/
noun
  1. A sweet, sticky substance produced by insects such as aphids on the leaves of plants.
    • The sticky honeydew dripped onto the car parked under the tree.
    • The leaves of the rose bush were covered in honeydew from aphids.
    • Ants often farm aphids for their honeydew.
  2. A type of melon with sweet green flesh and a smooth pale rind.
    • Honeydew is my favorite melon because it's so sweet and refreshing.
    • The fruit salad included chunks of honeydew, cantaloupe, and grapes.
    • For breakfast, I had a slice of honeydew melon with yogurt.
  3. A sweet substance exuded by some plants, especially in warm weather.
    • Some trees produce honeydew that can make a mess on sidewalks.
    • The honeydew on the corn leaves attracted bees and other insects.
    • In the morning, the grass was wet with honeydew from the plants.
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