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)
- lemon balm; any of several plants of the genus Melissa
Declension
Declension of Melisse
singular | plural | ||||
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indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
nominative | eine | die | Melisse | die | Melissen |
genitive | einer | der | Melisse | der | Melissen |
dative | einer | der | Melisse | den | Melissen |
accusative | eine | die | Melisse | die | Melissen |
Further reading
- Melisse in Duden online