melissa
Meaning
A plant of the genus Melissa, especially lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), often used medicinally.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/məˈlɪsə/
Etymology
From Late Latin melissa, from Ancient Greek μέλισσα (mélissa, “bee”), because the plant attracts bees.
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