amelia

¹ American  

[uh-mel-ee-uh, ey-mee-lee-uh] / əˈmɛl i ə, eɪˈmi li ə /

noun

Pathology.

1. the congenital absence of one or more limbs.

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Amelia ² American  

[uh-meel-yuh] / əˈmil yə /

noun

1. a first name: from a Germanic word meaning “industrious.”

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amelia British  

/ əˈmiːlɪə /

noun

1. pathol the congenital absence of arms or legs

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Etymology

Origin of amelia

First recorded in 1970–75; a- ⁶ + -melia

Example Sentences

“Chicken Shop Date” host Amelia Dimoldenberg will return, for the third year in a row, as social media ambassador and correspondent for the official red carpet, which will kick off at 3:30 p.m. on ABC and Hulu.

From Los Angeles Times

The JPL said Amelia was "an enormously talented goalkeeper".

From BBC

The JPL said it would find an appropriate way to honour Amelia's memory in the days ahead.

From BBC

Fulham FC Women said the club was "shocked and saddened" and its thoughts were with Amelia's family and friends.

From BBC

Oxford United said it was offering support to Amelia's family, players, coaches and staff "impacted by this tragic event".

From BBC