Definition of Melastoma

1. Noun. Type genus of Melastomataceae; Asiatic shrubs with leathery leaves and large purple flowers followed by edible fleshy black berries.


Definition of Melastoma

1. n. A genus of evergreen tropical shrubs; -- so called from the black berries of some species, which stain the mouth.

Medical Definition of Melastoma

1. A genus of evergreen tropical shrubs; so called from the black berries of some species, which stain the mouth. Origin: Gr. Mela = black, stoma = mouth. (06 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Melastoma

melanure
melanuria
melanuric
melaphyre
melaphyre
melaphyres
melarsoprol
MELAS
melas
melasma
melasma
melasma gravidarum
melasma universale
melassic
melastoma (current term)
Melastoma
Melastomaceae
melastomaceous
Melastomataceae
Melastoma malabathricum
melastome
melas syndrome
melatonin
melatonin
melatonins
melatonin deacetylase
melatope
Melba
Melba toast
Melbourne

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