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Melissa

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genus melissanouna genus of old world mints of the family labiatae

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genus melissanouna genus of old world mints of the family labiatae
mireillea French given name, derived from the Provençal Occitan name Mirèio (or Mirèlha in the classical norm of Occitan, ).
lemon balmnounA perennial herb, of species Melissa officinalis, of southern Europe; used as a flavouring in ice cream etc.
dropsy plant
honey plantnoun(beekeeping) Any plant from which bees usually collect nectar, pollen, or both for making honey.
garden balmnounbushy perennial old world mint having small white or yellowish flowers and fragrant lemon-flavored leaves; a garden escapee in northern europe and north america
sweet balmnounbushy perennial old world mint having small white or yellowish flowers and fragrant lemon-flavored leaves; a garden escapee in northern europe and north america
balmnounAny soothing oil or lotion, especially an aromatic one.
cure-allnoun(colloquial) Synonym of panacea: a medicine or practice that cures all human ailments.
honey balm
melissa officinalisnounbushy perennial old world mint having small white or yellowish flowers and fragrant lemon-flavored leaves; a garden escapee in northern europe and north america
balm teanounA tisane or herbal tea made from balm, especially from herbs of the genus Melissa.
goosetonguenounAny of several plant species including:
sweet lemonnounA plant of the species Citrus medica (syn. Citrus limetta) or its fruit.
melilotnounA fragrant plant of the genus Melilotus, often having small yellow or white flowers.
melicnounAny of various grasses, of the genus Melica, from northern temperate regions.
basil balmnounA fragrant European mint, Clinopodium acinos (syn. Satureja acinos), which has also been naturalised in eastern North America.
melampodiumnoun(botany) Any plant of the genus Melampodium.
lemon myrtlenounAn Australian shrub or small tree of species Backhousia citriodora, used for the strong lemon fragrance and flavor of its leaves.
melicgrassnounA grass of the genus Melica; melic

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