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-melia

  1. a combining form occurring in compound words that denote a condition of the limbs, as specified by the initial element.

    phocomelia.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of -melia1

< New Latin, combining form representing Greek éDz limb; -ia
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Example Sentences

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JSerra 9, Great Oaks 6: Melia Munoz hit a three-run home run to help the Lions advance to the Division 2 championship game against Los Alamitos.

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JSerra 7, Palos Verdes 1: Melia Munoz had a two-run home run and Annabel Raftery had four hits to lead JSerra in Division 2.

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Mr Miles also staged photos at the scene, wearing a “Free Sam Melia” T-shirt.

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Melia, a prominent regional organiser for Patriotic Alternative, was jailed earlier this year for inciting racial hatred.

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These included the group’s Yorkshire regional organiser, Sam Melia, who was jailed earlier this year for inciting racial hatred.

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When To Use

does -melia mean?

The combining form -melia is used like a suffix meaning “limb condition.” It is occasionally used in medical terms, especially in pathology.The form -melia comes from Greek éDz, meaning “limb.” The Latin translation of éDz is membrum, meaning “limb.” Find out how member and membrane derive from membrum at our entries for both words.

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