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[edit] melifera

Being Greek, I can safely say that "meli" is indeed honey in Greek, but "fera" does not mean wild beast (unless it's Latin, see dictionary link for feral)[1]. If it isn't Latin, then it is probable that "fera" comes from the verb "ferno" (φέρνω) which means "to bring". So "melifera" = "the one that brings honey". Kalambaki2 23:47, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Greek Spelling

Can anyone tell me the Greek spelling and pronunciation of Melissa? Xphill64x 00:47, 6 September 2007 (UTC) >Seems like I found out how to spell it... Μέλισσα; can anyone confirm? Xphill64x 00:49, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Μέλισσα is correct. Unlike the name in English were the accent goes on the i (meleessa), in Greek the accent goes on the e (meLissa). (sorry I don't know this "vocal" writing. I hope it is clear the way I wrote it). Μέλισσα in Greek is honey-bee. As far as I know (or have ever heard) it is not a name (for a person) in Greek. Kalambaki2 13:33, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Thanks; You're right, and I too have never heard anyone being called Melissa in Greece or Cyprus. For anyone wondering how to pronounce it... it's more like "Mel"then a strong "E" followed by sa. Right? Xphill64x 23:16, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

In greek the Mel- is pronounced as in the name Melanie or the word melon (that's what I meant with the accent on the e), followed simply by -issa. Kalambaki2 16:36, 8 September 2007 (UTC)