Μέλισσα — meaning in English

English meaning

• bee noun A flying insect that collects pollen and nectar, and in many species produces honey and wax.
• melissa noun Lemon balm, a fragrant herb often used in teas and traditional remedies for calming the nerves.

Senses

Μέλισσα is used for these senses in English:

• Melissa A en given name.
• bee (informal, proscribed) Any stinging flying insect, especially a wasp.

bee — full definition

1. noun A flying insect that collects pollen and nectar, and in many species produces honey and wax.
2. noun A gathering where people work together on a task, or compete, such as a spelling bee or quilting bee.

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."

Related Greek words