Word: melee
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
lee
Definition: A cavalry exercise in which two groups of riders try to cut paper plumes off the helmets of their opponents, the contest continuing until no member of one group retains his plume.
Morphemes:
Affix: melee
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A cavalry exercise in which two groups of riders try to cut paper plumes off the helmets of their opponents, the contest continuing until no member of one group retains his plume.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: misceō
Language: la
Decoded: misceo
Meaning: mix