melissa
/məˈlɪsə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: melissas
Meaning · English
A plant of the genus Melissa, especially lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), often used medicinally.
Noun
Examples
Meliſſa, Bawme, hath an excellent vertue to alter Melancholy, bee it ſteeped in our ordinary drinke, extracted, or otherwise taken.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “melissa” mean?
A plant of the genus Melissa, especially lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), often used medicinally.
Is “melissa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.