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Mel

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Short form of Melvin, Melanie, Melissa, and other names starting with Mel.

Saintly namesake: Mél of Ardagh was a 5th-century Irish bishop and abbot, remembered for his missionary work in Ireland. He is one of several early saints named Mel or Melanus. (February 6 · 5th century)

English1 syllable · /mɛl/

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