"Melba" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈmɛlbə/
Rhymes: -ɛlbə Etymology: Coined by Nellie Melba as a pseudonym; derived from Melbourne. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Melbourne}} Melbourne Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Melba
  1. A female given name from English. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Derived forms: do a Melba, Melba sauce, Melba toast, Peach Melba
    Sense id: en-Melba-en-name-2onTjvcs
  2. A city in Idaho. Categories (place): Cities in Idaho, USA, Cities in the United States, Places in Idaho, USA, Places in the United States
    Sense id: en-Melba-en-name-CgsKI2kF
  3. A suburb of Canberra, Australia. Categories (place): Places in Australia, Suburbs in Australia
    Sense id: en-Melba-en-name-jxm95LO8

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