Melissa
Americannoun
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Classical Mythology. the sister of Amalthea who nourished the infant Zeus with honey.
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Also Melissie, Melissy a female given name.
Example Sentences
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Add to that Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island nation in October 2025, flooding fertile farmland and destroying crops.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
He played an intrusive Airbnb host with Melissa McCarthy, who was also on board for the Five-Timers sketch.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
The UN's plan is an expansion of its response to Hurricane Melissa, which slammed Cuba in October, to include the humanitarian impact of the energy crisis.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Melissa Donnelly from the Community and Public Sector Union said ABC staff want salaries that reflected cost-of-living pressures and recognised the work of a public broadcaster.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Dad and Aunt Melissa are deep in conversation with the agents, while Andre, Lisa-Marie Anne, Emma, and Lily are perched on a nearby picnic table.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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