melee

Meanings

• noun

  A chaotic and violent battle or struggle, typically involving many people or groups.

  - "The melee between the two rival gangs lasted for hours."
  - "The knights engaged in a melee during the tournament."

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Pronunciation

1. /meɪˈleɪ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=338173"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with melee
rehearses , leaves , believes , grieves

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Variants

List of all variants of melee that leads to same result
melee , melees

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Etymology

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From Old French mélé, from mel (mix).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'melee' is often used in video games to describe a large-scale battle or fight.

2. The word 'melee' is also used in the culinary world to describe a dish where ingredients are mixed together.

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Related Concepts

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1. brawl: A violent physical fight between people.

2. scuffle: A brief and violent struggle between people.

3. mêlée: A mixture or blend of different things.

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Culture

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The term 'melee' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict chaotic battles and conflicts. In medieval literature, melees were often depicted in chivalric romances as tournaments or battles between knights.

How to Memorize "melee"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a chaotic scene with many people fighting and struggling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'melee' with the image of a chaotic battle or struggle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Old French origin of the word 'melee' (melé, meaning 'mix').

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