-melia

a combining form occurring in compound words that denote a condition of the limbs, as specified by the initial element:
phocomelia.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of -melia¹

< New Latin, combining form representing Greek mélos limb; -ia

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Before 'Melia Jane could reply, Phœbe had turned the corner of the street, and was hastening to the railway station.

Mrs. Melia does the thing right, if she goes to do it at all, the decent nice poor woman that she is!

I looked at little 'Melia, an' her eyes was snappin' like coals.

Three children there was, little Cephas, an' Myrick, an' 'Melia.

His sister Melia had been stolen away; and he was ordered to search every country, till he found her.

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