noun
- Plural of crenshaw; a type of melon with a netted, tan-colored rind and sweet, orange flesh.
Usage: Also called a crenshaw melon or cranshaw melon.; Common in North American markets, especially in summer.
Examples
- The farmer's market had fresh crenshaws available every Saturday in July.
- She bought two crenshaws and stored them in the pantry until they were ripe.
- Crenshaws are sweeter and more fragrant than cantaloupe.
- The recipe called for diced crenshaws mixed with prosciutto.
- We sliced the crenshaws and served them chilled for dessert.