or Melazzo (the ancient Myde), a fortified seaport-town of Sicily, intendency of Messina, on a narrow rocky promontory on the northern coast of the island, 15 miles W. of Messina. It consists of an upper and a lower town, both irregularly built, and containing no public buildings of note. It is principally distinguished for its fortifications, its citadel, and other military works, being so strong by nature and art as to be reckoned almost impregnable. The harbour is good, and a large export trade is carried on in wine, silk, tunny, fruit, corn, and oil. The inhabitants are chiefly employed in the tunny fishery and as sailors. Pop. 8000.