me·lee 
(mālā′, mā-lā) also mê·lée (mĕ-lā)
(mālā′, mā-lā) also mê·lée (mĕ-lā)n.
1. A confused struggle or fight at close quarters. See Synonyms at brawl.
2. A confused tumultuous mingling, as of a crowd: the rush-hour melee.
[French mêlée, from Old French meslee, past participle of mesler, to mix; see MEDDLE.]