-melia

1. a combining form occurring in compound words that denote a condition of the limbs, as specified by the initial element:

   phocomelia.

Word History and Origins

Origin of -melia¹

< New Latin, combining form representing Greek mélos limb; -ia

Example Sentences

Before 'Melia Jane could reply, Phœbe had turned the corner of the street, and was hastening to the railway station.

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Mrs. Melia does the thing right, if she goes to do it at all, the decent nice poor woman that she is!

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I looked at little 'Melia, an' her eyes was snappin' like coals.

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Three children there was, little Cephas, an' Myrick, an' 'Melia.

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His sister Melia had been stolen away; and he was ordered to search every country, till he found her.

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