Melissa

Meaning

Noun

●

In Mint family plants:

A

of the

Melissa, especially

(Melissa officinalis), often used medicinally.

Name

●

Bee-nymph in Greek mythology.

●

A

from Ancient Greek. Popular in

e latter

of

e 20th century.

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Origin

melissa

English

melissa

Latin

μέλισσα

Ancient Greek (to 1453)

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