A type of muskmelon (Cucumis melo) known for its fragrance and regarded as a high-quality melon, often used as a gift or dessert.
市場で高級なマスクメロンが一玉1万円で売られていた。
A high-end muskmelon was being sold for 10,000 yen each at the market.
マスクメロンは香りが良く、贈答品として人気だ。
Muskmelons have a nice fragrance and are popular as gifts.
夏は冷やしたマスクメロンを家族で食べるのが楽しみだ。
In summer, it's a pleasure for the family to eat chilled muskmelon.