melick

/ (ˈmɛlɪk) /

noun

either of two pale green perennial grasses of the genus Melica, related to fescue, esp wood melick (M. uniflora) having branching flower heads, that are common in woodlands

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Word Origin for melick

New Latin melica, of unknown origin

Words nearby melick

meletin, -melia, meliaceous, Meliae, melic, melick, Méliès, melilite, Melilla, melilot, Melinda

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Example sentences from the Web for melick

Oxenden made the same bet, which was taken by Melick and the doctor.
A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder|James De Mille
Do you know, Melick, old chap, I think that's a wegular piece of inspiration.
A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder|James De Mille
Melick now let himself down over the side, and placed the paper boats on the water as carefully as possible.
A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder|James De Mille
Upon this Melick took the cylinder, turned it upside down, shook it smartly, and then lifted it and pounded it against the deck.
A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder|James De Mille

Upon this Melick filled the doctor's wine-glass with a great deal of ceremony.
A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder|James De Mille

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