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n.

[NL., fr. Gr. me`lissa a bee, honey.]
(Bot.) A genus of labiate herbs, including the balm, or bee balm (Melissa officinalis).

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melissa officinalis

Melissa is an herb with a sweet, citrus scent. Used as an aromatherapy oil, melissa is soothing and uplifting.

 
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The botanical name for balm.

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IN BRIEF: n. - A genus of Old World mints of the family Labiatae.

 
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Eastern honey bee
Pronunciation Melissa
Gender Female
Meaning Honey bee
Region of Origin Anatolia
Origin Hittites
Related names Melita
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Melissa is a given name for a female. The origin of Melissa comes from the ancient Hittites word Melita which means honey. The meaning of the word has shifted into honey bee in Greek. Moreover, the pronounciation has changed as Melissa.(Ionic Greek: Mέλισσα).

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