<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>the fruit of any of various plants of the gourd family, as the muskmelon or watermelon.</li><li>medium crimson or deep pink.</li><li>the visible upper portion of the head of a surfacing whale or dolphin, including the beak, eyes, and blowhole.</li><li>Informal: a large extra dividend, often in the form of stock, to be distributed to stockholders: Profits zoomed so in the last quarter that the corporation cut a nice melon.</li><li>any windfall of money to be divided among specified participants.</li></ul>