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Melisse — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • melissa noun Lemon balm, a fragrant herb often used in teas and traditional remedies for calming the nerves.

Senses

Melisse is used for these senses in English:

  • lemon balm A perennial herb, of species Melissa officinalis, of southern Europe; used as a flavouring in ice cream etc.
  • melissa A plant of the genus Melissa, especially lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), often used medicinally.

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."

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