die Melisse
Translation
lemon balm, balm mint
Examples
Ich mache mir einen Tee aus frischer Melisse.
I'm making myself a tea from fresh lemon balm.
Der Duft von Melisse beruhigt die Nerven.
The scent of lemon balm calms the nerves.
Im Garten wächst viel Melisse.
A lot of lemon balm grows in the garden.
Grammar Patterns
to use/plant ((sth.)) I use lemon balm for my tea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zitronenmelisse; Similar: Minze (mint), Pfefferminze (peppermint)
Etymology
From Greek 'mélissa' (μέλισσα), meaning 'bee', as the plant attracts bees.
Memory Tips
Think of the name 'Melissa'. Picture Melissa enjoying a calming cup of lemon balm tea.