Melissa
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /məˈlɪsə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Melissa is a noun meaning A plant of the genus Melissa, especially lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), often used medicinally.
Meaning
A plant of the genus Melissa, especially lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), often used medicinally.
Example Sentences
Meliſſa, Bawme, hath an excellent vertue to alter Melancholy, bee it ſteeped in our ordinary drinke, extracted, or otherwise taken.
Word Forms
- melissas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include balm, cure-all, goosetongue, melilot, melic, melampodium.
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