melena
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of melena
< New Latin < Greek mélaina, feminine of mélās black
Example Sentences
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In a Jan. 17 email to lawmakers and advocates, executive policy director of the department, Melena Thompson, said the number of requests and short notice in receiving them “is highly problematic.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024
Beth Melena, Wolf's campaign spokeswoman, said the governor did not plan to return to Pittsburgh as part of Trump's visit on Tuesday.
From Fox News • Oct. 30, 2018
I have to be honest, while I felt that Melena was smart, I believe she came at this more of a champion of a cause than as an objective reporter.
From Slate • Aug. 31, 2018
Beth Melena, the committee’s spokeswoman, said organizers believe the Hershey facility will provide a better “opportunity to make that environment fit Tom’s vision for the celebration.”
From Washington Times • Jan. 3, 2015
Our neighbor Carlos told us that you and Teresita were sent to Melena del Sur, so at least I knew where you were.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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