Melissa

[ muh-lis-uh ]

noun

1. Classical Mythology. the sister of Amalthea who nourished the infant Zeus with honey.
2. Also Me·lis·sie, Me·lis·sy [] a female given name.

Example Sentences

For her part, Melissa shows the frustration and powerlessness of a woman devoted to a man she no longer understands – or trusts.

From The Daily Beast

But, Melissa said, the show could only end with—as her mother would want—a joke.

From The Daily Beast

"Melissa, you're from part of me that cannot be lasered off," Rivers said.

From The Daily Beast

Yet even as her mother lobbed insults, Melissa was shown looking on, delight and pride in her eyes.

From The Daily Beast

She cherished her photographs the most: of Rosenberg, Melissa, and Cooper.

From The Daily Beast

George and Melissa were placed on top and given hold of the strap that was to steady them in their place.

From Project Gutenberg

As between him and one Melissa Grider an engagement to join themselves together in the bonds of matrimony had been arranged.

From Project Gutenberg

But Melissa, that comely and comfortable person, remained practical even when most loving.

From Project Gutenberg

Miss Melissa's hands went up in the air and her voice rose in a shrill shriek as she saw her brother's condition.

From Project Gutenberg

On the night of the start, Miss Melissa looked into his room every few minutes to make sure he had not escaped.

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