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bitter melon

A vine, , which produces a bitter yet edible fruit.

ˈbɪtəɹ ˈmɛlən156 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS

A vine, , which produces a bitter yet edible fruit.

Bees often convey the pollen from the blossoms of a bitter melon vine to those of a sweet variety and completely change the character and flavor of its fruit.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026AUS

The colocynth, .

Bees often convey the pollen from the blossoms of a bitter melon vine to those of a sweet variety and completely change the character and flavor of its fruit.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026AUS

The fruit of the bitter melon vine.

Bees often convey the pollen from the blossoms of a bitter melon vine to those of a sweet variety and completely change the character and flavor of its fruit.
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