-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

Mr Miles also staged photos at the scene, wearing a “Free Sam Melia” T-shirt.

From BBC

Melia, a prominent regional organiser for Patriotic Alternative, was jailed earlier this year for inciting racial hatred.

From BBC

These included the group’s Yorkshire regional organiser, Sam Melia, who was jailed earlier this year for inciting racial hatred.

From BBC

They didn't know who Bilsland was going to meet but at the request of the NCA, Spanish police secretly photographed the two men at Alicante's Melia Hotel and sent the pictures back to Scotland.

From BBC

Bogusz’s low cross into the box found Giroud sliding between defenders Khiry Shelton and Robert Castellanos and he got just enough of his right boot on the ball to nudge it past SKC keeper Tim Melia.

From Los Angeles Times