melissa

Meaning

A plant of the genus Melissa, especially lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), often used medicinally.

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Frequency

B2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/məˈlɪsə/
Etymology

From Late Latin melissa, from Ancient Greek μέλισσα (mélissa, “bee”), because the plant attracts bees.

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