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melissa

Pronunciation: [məˈlɪsə]

Word

Learn how to use melissa in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “botany”

(noun) a type of fragrant herb that is often used in cooking and for making tea. It has a lemony smell and is known to be calming and refreshing.

Example

I added fresh melissa leaves to my tea, and it tasted delicious.

Example

We didn't find any melissa at the grocery store, so we used regular mint instead.

Example

Have you ever tried making tea with melissa?

Context: “name”

(noun) a female given name that originated from Greek. It's often associated with sweetness and honey, as the name means 'bee' in Greek.

Example

Melissa is my best friend, and we have lots of fun together.

Example

There was no one named Melissa in the classroom that day.

Example

Do you know anyone named Melissa?

How to pronounce melissa

Pronunciation: [məˈlɪsə]

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