Look up: Melissa

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   Melissa
   (Balm, Lemon Balm) M. officinalis, Balm or Lemon Balm, is a half hardy perennial that originates from the Mediterranean region and Asia and has become naturalized in the moist, lightly shaded meadows of North America. When mowed, it penetrates the air with the scent of lemons. Lemon Balm grows in clumps 2 to 22 feet high. The soft shoots are covered with wide, toothed, dark green leaves, which are used in meat sauces, fruit dishes and drinks....
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   Melissa
   a nymph and daughter of King Melisseus; she nursed the infant Zeus with goat milk on Mt. Ida; she taught humans how to use honey and her name comes from the Greek word for bee, melitta.
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   Melissa
   Melissa is a city in Collin County Texas, USA
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   Melissa
   [n] - a genus of Old World mints of the family Labiatae
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   Melissa
   Me·lis'sa noun [ New Latin , from Greek me`lissa a bee, honey.] (Botany) A genus of labiate herbs, including the balm, or bee balm ( Melissa officinalis ).
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   melissa
   <botany> A genus of labiate herbs, including the balm, or bee balm (Melissa officinalis). ... Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Melissa a bee, honey. ... Source: Websters Dictionary ... (01 Mar 1998) ...
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   Melissa
   genus Melissa noun a genus of Old World mints of the family Labiatae
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   Melissa
   `Melissa` is a given name for a female. It has a Greek origin, meaning `honey bee`. In 2006, Melissa was the 117th most popular name in the United States dropping steadily from 2nd in 1977. It was in the top 10 most popular names for girls from 1967 to 1984
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   MELISSA
   MELiSSA (Micro-Ecological Life Support System Alternative) is a European Space Agency project which aims to develop the technology required for a future biological life support system for long term manned space missions. MELiSSA utilizes Co2 and waste from the crew of a spacecraft and turns it into breathable air and food. This feat is accomplished through the use of bacteria and plants. The research and development of MELiSSA technologies is p...
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    Melissa
    • (n.) A genus of labiate herbs, including the balm, or bee balm (Melissa officinalis).
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    Melissa
    (from the article `Anthony Melissa`) Anthony, whose surname is derived from the title of his chief work, Melissa (Greek: `The Bee`), compiled an anthology based largely on two leading ...
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    Melissa
    Melissa is a Greek girl name. The meaning of the name is `Honey Bee` Where is it used? The name Melissa is mainly used In English, Greek Mythology and In Ancient Greek.How do they say it elsewhere? Melisa ( In English) Melitta ( In Ancient Greek and In English) If it`s too long people might use In English: LissaSee also In English: Melita In English: M
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    melissa
    melissa: see bee balm.
    Found on http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A09161