melilot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fragrant plant of the genus Melilotus, often having small yellow or white flowers.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛlɪlɒt/

Word forms

melilot melilots

Etymology

From Latin melilōtos, from Ancient Greek μελίλωτος (melílōtos), from μέλι (méli, “honey”) + λωτός (lōtós, “lotus”); later reinforced by Old French mellilote.

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