# melilot

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmɛlɪlɒt/

## Definitions
1. A fragrant plant of the genus Melilotus, often having small yellow or white flowers.

## Etymology
From Latin melilōtos, from Ancient Greek μελίλωτος (melílōtos), from μέλι (méli, “honey”) + λωτός (lōtós, “lotus”); later reinforced by Old French mellilote.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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