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

Origin of melick¹

New Latin melica, of unknown origin

Melick now let himself down over the side, and placed the paper boats on the water as carefully as possible.

Melick said nothing, but, opening his knife, he cut the cords and unfolded the wrapper.

At length Melick, who had gone off in search of something more effective, made his appearance armed with an axe.

Upon this Melick took the cylinder, turned it upside down, shook it smartly, and then lifted it and pounded it against the deck.

Melick drew them forth, and the contents of the mysterious copper cylinder resolved themselves into two packages.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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