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Definition of melittis
melittis
/mɪˈlɪt.ɪs/
me · lit · tis
Plural:melittises
melittis Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
A monotypic genus of woodland perennial herbs in the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to Europe, or a plant of this genus (Melittis melissophyllum, commonly known as bastard balm), cultivated for its honey-scented foliage and large, showy two-lipped white and pink-spotted flowers.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Melittis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/melittis