Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William A. Miller (1817–1870), chemist. From French mélitose from ancient Greek μελιτ-, μέλι honey + French -ose.
Definition of melitose in US English:
melitose
noun
Chemistry rare
Raffinose.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William A. Miller (1817–1870), chemist. From French mélitose from ancient Greek μελιτ-, μέλι honey + French -ose.