Sunday, December 14, 2008

Melissa

/məˈlɪsə/ [muh-lis-uh]
melissa "honeybee" (Attic melitta)
Ancient Greek: Μελισσα

Means "bee" in Greek. This was the name of a nymph that cared for young Zeus in Greek mythology. It is also the name of the fairy who helps Rogero escape from the witch Alcina in Ludovico Ariosto's poem 'Orlando Furioso' (1516). As an English given name, Melissa has been used since the 18th century.
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the leaves and tops of the lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)that are a source of citral and have been used as a diaphoretic in the form of a tea
*my dad used to grow this!*

Melissa Virus that hacks your computer.
*have you heard of it??*

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