muskmelons

-- The variety of melons known as muskmelons consists of a juicy, edible fruit that is characterized by a globular shape and a ribbed surface.

Woman's Institute Library of Cookery Volume 5: Fruit and Fruit Desserts; Canning and Drying; Jelly Making, Preserving and Pickling; Confections; Beverages; the Planning of Meals

For early September, Mr. Magazino suggests muskmelons (from Barber's Farms in New York) and wild golden chanterelle mushrooms (ask a greenmarket pro).

The Hunter of the Gathered 2011

One flood tide she found the water covered with muskmelons.

CHAPTER XV 2010

Are these true cantaloupes or are they just muskmelons?

Honduras Fights U.S. Ban on Its Cantaloupes - The Lede Blog - NYTimes.com 2008

Are these true cantaloupes or are they just muskmelons?

Honduras Fights U.S. Ban on Its Cantaloupes - The Lede Blog - NYTimes.com 2008

There was a time when Yubari was best known for its pricey muskmelons, which went for $10 a slice.

Gray Matters 2007

Oh, I forgot watermelons, muskmelons and cantaloupe. on May 29, 2007 at 3:08 pm | Reply Grammar Snob

Hi Ho Hi Ho « The Life and Times of Organic Mama 2007

If I had cherries when it was freezing and muskmelons in the depths of winter, with what pleasure would I taste them when my palate had no need to be moistened or cooled?

Savoring The Past Wheaton Barbara Ketcham 1983

If I had cherries when it was freezing and muskmelons in the depths of winter, with what pleasure would I taste them when my palate had no need to be moistened or cooled?

Savoring The Past Wheaton Barbara Ketcham 1983

"Those skinny little muskmelons you got there, do they have tits on the ends of them?"

The Eternal Mercenary Sadler, Barry 1980