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/

Noun

Melisse f (genitive Melisse, plural Melissen)

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

Further reading

• “Melisse” in Duden online