mel

A unit of pitch on a scale of pitches perceived by listeners to be equally spaced from one another.

Noun

  1. A unit of pitch on a scale of pitches perceived by listeners to be equally spaced from one another.

Origin

Shortening of melody.

Forms

mels

Noun Entry 2

  1. Honey, when used as an ingredient in cosmetic products.

Origin

From Latin mel (“honey”). Doublet of mell.