Etymology · Ancient Greek
μέλισσα
6 English words descend from Ancient Greek μέλισσα, most common first.
- melissaA plant of the genus Melissa, especially lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), often used medicinally.
- meliss-Bee, honey.
- melissicRelated to beewax.
- melisso-Bee, honey.
- melissopalynologyThe study of pollen from bees and in their honey
- melissophobiaA morbid fear of bees.