(1861–1931), Australian operatic soprano; born Helen Porter Mitchell. She was born near Melbourne, from which city she took her professional name. Melba gained worldwide fame with her coloratura singing.
Definition of Melba, Dame Nellie in US English:
Melba, Dame Nellie
proper nounˈmelbə
(1861–1931), Australian opera singer; born Helen Porter Mitchell. Born near Melbourne, she took her professional name from that of the city.