| mel | 1. Unit of pitch; a pitch of 1000 mels results from a simple tone of frequency 1000 Hz, 40 dB above the normal threshold of audibility. 2. <prefix> Limb. Origin: G. Melos 3. A cheek. Origin: G. Melon 4. Honey, sugar. Synonym: honey. Origin: L. Mel, mellis, G. Meli, melitos (05 Mar 2000) |
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| plumbum | <chemistry> The technical name of lead. See Lead. Origin: L. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |