MELIORATOR
Mel"io*ra`tor, n.
Defn: One who meliorates.
MELIORISM
Mel"io*rism, n. Etym: [From L. melior better.]
Defn: The doctrine that there is a tendency throughout nature toward improvement. J. Sully.
MELIORITY
Mel*ior"i*ty, n. Etym: [LL. melioritas, fr. L. melior. See
Meliorate.]
Defn: The state or quality of being better; melioration. [Obs.]
Bacon.
MELIPHAGAN
Me*liph"a*gan, a. Etym: [Gr. me`li honey + (Zoöl.)
Defn: Belonging to the genus Meliphaga.
MELIPHAGAN
Me*liph"a*gan, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any bird of the genus Meliphaga and allied genera; a honey eater; — called also meliphagidan.