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

Word Origin for melick

New Latin melica, of unknown origin

Words nearby melick

melete, meletin, meliaceous, meliae, melic, melick, melilite, melilla, melilot, melinda, melinite

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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melick

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Word Origin for melick

Words nearby melick

Example sentences from the Web for melick