amelia

¹

[uh-mel-ee-uh, ey-mee-lee-uh]

noun

Pathology.

1. the congenital absence of one or more limbs.

Amelia

²

[uh-meel-yuh]

noun

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

amelia

/ əˈmiːlɪə /

noun

1. pathol the congenital absence of arms or legs

Word History and Origins

Origin of amelia¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of amelia¹

from _a- ¹ + Greek melos limb + _-ia

Example Sentences

"It's fun," drama student Amelia Shannon, 22, says.

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"The United States and the European Union are heavily reliant on imports of rare earth elements, underscoring significant risks to critical industries," said Amelia Haines, commodities analyst at BMI, at a seminar this month.

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Porcelain Victoria's concerns are shared by Amelia, who the BBC is choosing to keep anonymous.

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Amelia, who works in the Edinburgh area, does not agree with Regan's belief that a Nordic model will lead to a decrease in violence against women.

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Dark-haired, with piercing eyes, Amelia tried to maintain a normal teenage life.

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