Definition of MELISSA

melissa

Plural: melissas

Noun

  • a genus of Old World mints of the family Labiatae
  • A plant of the genus Melissa, especially lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), often used medicinally.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin melissa, from Ancient Greek μέλισσα (mélissa, “bee”), because the plant attracts bees.

Synonyms

genus Melissa, dropsywort, honey plant

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