melissa — meaning in English

English meaning

• balm noun A soothing ointment or lotion applied to the skin.
• melissa noun Lemon balm, a fragrant herb often used in teas and traditional remedies for calming the nerves.

Senses

melissa is used for these senses in English:

• Melissa A en given name.
• balm Any of various aromatic resins exuded from certain plants, especially trees of the genus Commiphora of Africa, Arabia and India and Myroxylon of South America.
• melissa A plant of the genus Melissa, especially lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), often used medicinally.

balm — full definition

1. noun A soothing ointment or lotion applied to the skin.
2. noun Something that comforts or eases pain, whether physical or emotional.

melissa — full definition

1. noun Lemon balm, a fragrant herb often used in teas and traditional remedies for calming the nerves.
2. name A female given name derived from the Greek word for "bee."