mel
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Origin of mel
From Latin
Mel
[mel]
- a male given name, form of Melvin.
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Tormé
[tawrmey]
- Melvin HowardMelThe Velvet Fog, 1925–99, U.S. jazz singer, actor, and composer.
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Examples from the Web for mel
Contemporary Examples
The only difference was the writing staff was Neil Simon, Mel Brooks, and Carl Reiner, and they started writing on Monday.
Harry Shearer on Being Nixon, ‘The Simpsons Movie’ Sequel, and Why Obama Should Return His NobelMarlow Stern
October 21, 2014
An interview with Mel Greig will be shown on the flagship BBC2 news program Newsnight tonight.
[Shakes Head] When I saw this film, though, I thought the mantle of Mel Brooks had been passed.
Life After ‘SVU’: Christopher Meloni on ‘They Came Together,’ Stabler, and His Famous BehindMarlow Stern
June 21, 2014
Could you imagine a panel on Jewish issues featuring Mel Gibson?
Going played Arlene, the star of the soap opera that Mel writes for, who mentors Megan.
Historical Examples
So, Mel,' said Jonas, venturing on another squeeze; 'when shall it be?'
Life And Adventures Of Martin ChuzzlewitCharles Dickens
He races back and starts to holler, “Stop it Mel,” and grabs her collar.
FreeChildrenStories.com CollectionDaniel Errico
"The science of rocks," Mel interrupted, between bites of steak.
Question of ComfortLes Collins
Mel said something indistinguishable—I'd caught him on a bite of steak.
Question of ComfortLes Collins
Her voice trailed off with awareness of Mel's tiny smile—a smile that widened.
Question of ComfortLes Collins
mel
- pharmacol a pure form of honey formerly used in pharmaceutical products
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Word Origin
from Latin
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