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melick

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛlɪk/
Definition of melick

noun

  • a grass with purplish florets, occurring in temperate woodland.
    • Genus Melica, family Gramineae: many species

Origin:

late 18th century: from modern Latin melica, perhaps from Italian melica 'sorghum'

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