mel
/mɛl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: mels
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A unit of pitch on a scale of pitches perceived by listeners to be equally spaced from one another.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Honey, when used as an ingredient in cosmetic products.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mel” mean?
A unit of pitch on a scale of pitches perceived by listeners to be equally spaced from one another.
Is “mel” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.