melissa

BrE /ˈmɛlɪsə/ AmE /ˈmɛlɪsə/

noun en → es

1 PERSON NAME [noun] B2

a female given name, often used as a short form of Melissa or Melinda

nombre propio femenino

  • Her name is Melissa.

    Su nombre es Melissa.

2 HERB [noun] C1

a plant of the mint family, also known as lemon balm, used in herbal medicine and for its aromatic properties

menta higuera, hierba limón

Collocations melissa leaves · melissa tea

  • She uses melissa to make herbal tea.

    Ella usa hierba limón para hacer té de hierbas.

3 BEEKEEPER [noun] C1

a person who keeps bees, especially for the production of honey and other bee products

apicultor/a

Collocations melissa apiary · melissa hive

  • He is a melissa who specializes in honey production.

    Él es un apicultor que se especializa en la producción de miel.