Definition of "cantaloupe"

A melon of species Cucumis melo subsp. melo with sweet orange flesh, with numerous cultivars in several cultivar groups.

1. (UK, Ireland) Smooth-skinned, also known as true cantaloupe, found in the Middle East and also grown in Europe.  examples

2. (Australia, US) Having a rough skin resembling netting; also known as muskmelon or rockmelon.  examples

An orange colour, like that of cantaloupe flesh.  examples