-melia

1. a combining form occurring in compound words that denote a condition of the limbs, as specified by the initial element.

   phocomelia.

Word History and Origins

Origin of -melia¹

< New Latin, combining form representing Greek mélos limb; -ia

Example Sentences

The captain arrived at the Melia Dunas Beach Resort and Spa in the West African island nation on 4 August and proceeded to begin drinking, the Sun reports.

From BBC

JSerra 9, Great Oaks 6: Melia Munoz hit a three-run home run to help the Lions advance to the Division 2 championship game against Los Alamitos.

From Los Angeles Times

JSerra 7, Palos Verdes 1: Melia Munoz had a two-run home run and Annabel Raftery had four hits to lead JSerra in Division 2.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Miles also staged photos at the scene, wearing a “Free Sam Melia” T-shirt.

From BBC

Melia, a prominent regional organiser for Patriotic Alternative, was jailed earlier this year for inciting racial hatred.

From BBC

When To Use

What does -melia mean?

The combining form -melia is used like a suffix meaning “limb condition.” It is occasionally used in medical terms, especially in pathology.The form -melia comes from Greek mélos, meaning “limb.” The Latin translation of mélos is membrum, meaning “limb.” Find out how member and membrane derive from membrum at our entries for both words.