bitter melon

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Synonyms: bittermelon, winter melon, bitter lemon

Antonyms: bittermelon, winter melon, bitter lemon

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Noun

1. A vine, {{taxfmt|Momordica charantia|species}}, which produces a bitter yet edible fruit.
2. The fruit of the bitter melon vine.
3. The [[colocynth]], {{taxfmt|Citrullus colocynthis|species}}.
4. {{lb|en|Australia}} A similar fruit-bearing vine, {{taxlink|Citrullus lanatus Citroides Group|cultivar group|''Citrullus lanatus''}} (Citroides Group).

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