Melisse

See also: melisse and mélisse

German

Etymology

From the genus name translingual Melissa, from Ancient Greek μέλισσα (mélissa, “honey bee”), from μέλι (méli, “honey”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /meˈlɪsə/
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Noun

Melisse f (genitive Melisse, plural Melissen)

  1. lemon balm; any of several plants of the genus Melissa

Declension

Declension of Melisse [feminine]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative eine die Melisse die Melissen
genitive einer der Melisse der Melissen
dative einer der Melisse den Melissen
accusative eine die Melisse die Melissen

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