a perennial herb, Melissa officinalis, of southern Europe; used as a flavouring in ice cream etc

Haliaeetus leucocephalus, a species of eagle native to North America and notable for the white plumage on its head. / This bird as a national symbol of the United States.

(idiomatic) To become very angry and irrational.

(not comparable) Of or relating to ballistics.

A female ballet dancer. / The star female ballet performer in the company. / (less common, nonstandard) A male ballet dancer; a ballerino / A ballet flat shoe.

(military, astronautics) A missile that is initially guided, but then follows a ballistic (freely falling) trajectory.

(cricket) A ball that does not bounce and passes the batsman approximately at head height. / (baseball) Alternative form of beanball

An unbleached, knitted, cotton fabric mostly used for underwear.

(idiomatic) In a difficult situation or tight spot; at a disadvantage.

(music) Music composed primarily to accompany a ballet performance