adj
Meaning 1
Of or pertaining to Greek lyric verse.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
melic
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UK, US: /ˈmɛlɪk/
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rhymes with -ɛlɪk
noun
Meaning 2
Any of various grasses, of the genus Melica, from northern temperate regions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
Etymology
From Latin melicus, from Koine Greek μελικός (melikós), from Ancient Greek μέλος (mélos, “song, lyric”).
From translingual Melica (genus name), probably from Italian melica, meliga (“sorghum, millet”).
Across languages
Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Czech: strdivka — grass
- Finnish: helmikkä — grass
- French: mélique — grass
- Welsh: meligwellt — grass