noun
Oriental melon; Makuwa melon
A type of melon (Cucumis melo var. Makuwa) traditionally grown in East Asia, often eaten as a summer fruit.
夏になると、祖母がマクワウリを送ってくれる。
In summer, my grandmother sends me Makuwa melons.
The name マクワウリ is said to come from the village of Makuwa (真桑) in Gifu Prefecture, where the melon was historically cultivated.