Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

From μέλω (mélō, to care for) +‎ -μα (-ma).

Pronunciation edit

 

Noun edit

μέλημᾰ (mélēman (genitive μελήμᾰτος); third declension

  1. object of care, beloved object
  2. charge, duty
  3. care, anxiety

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