1. A small, sweet, melon-like fruit with smooth skin and edible seeds, native to South America.
Usage: Also called pepino melon or melon pear.; The fruit is typically yellow or purple when ripe.

Examples

• The pepino has a delicate, sweet flavor similar to a cantaloupe.
• She bought a ripe pepino at the farmers market.
• Pepinos are rich in vitamin C and make a refreshing snack.
• The plant produces small, oval pepino fruits throughout the growing season.
• You can eat the skin and seeds of a pepino, unlike many other melons.