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No. 7,899 in Spanish

melisa

Melissa is a plant known as lemon balm, often used for its soothing properties.

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  • Melisa es una planta conocida por sus propiedades relajantes.

    Melisa is a plant known for its relaxing properties.

    Here, 'melisa' refers to lemon balm, a medicinal herb with calming effects, demonstrating the use of the word as a noun for a specific plant.

  • Le di el té de melisa para ayudarle a dormir mejor.

    I gave her lemon balm tea to help her sleep better.

    In this sentence, 'melisa' is described as an ingredient in tea, further emphasizing its botanical and therapeutic context.

  • Mi amiga Melisa vendrá a visitarme este fin de semana.

    My friend Melisa will come to visit me this weekend.

    Here, 'Melisa' is used as a proper noun to refer to a person's name, showcasing its alternative use as a given name.

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