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Milotic may be a combination of ''aquatic'' or ''melodic'' and ''Milo'' (as in the sculpture ''{{wp|Venus de Milo}}'', which is known for being an example of beauty and, like Milotic, possesses no arms). It may also involve ''mitotic'' (the healing process of a body part through {{wp|mitosis}}), as Milotic has a wide range of healing and defensive moves. | Milotic may be a combination of ''aquatic'' or ''melodic'' and ''Milo'' (as in the sculpture ''{{wp|Venus de Milo}}'', which is known for being an example of beauty (and, like Milotic, possesses no arms). It may also involve ''mitotic'' (the healing process of a body part through {{wp|mitosis}}), as Milotic has a wide range of healing and defensive moves. | ||
Milokaross may be a combination of ''Milo'' (Venus de Milos) and καλλονή ''kalloni'' ({{wp|Greek language|Greek}} for ''beauty'') or Χάρις ''charis'' (Greek for beauty, elegance, charm, or grace). See also {{wp|Charites}}. | Milokaross may be a combination of ''Milo'' (Venus de Milos) and καλλονή ''kalloni'' ({{wp|Greek language|Greek}} for ''beauty'') or Χάρις ''charis'' (Greek for beauty, elegance, charm, or grace). See also {{wp|Charites}}. | ||