bellflower
|bell-flow-er|
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/ˈbɛlˌflaʊər/
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/ˈbɛlˌflaʊə/
bell-shaped flower
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bellflower' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'belleflour,' where 'belle' meant 'beautiful' and 'flour' meant 'flower.'
Historical Evolution
'belleflour' transformed into the modern English word 'bellflower.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'beautiful flower,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a plant with bell-shaped flowers.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plant of the genus Campanula, having bell-shaped flowers.
The garden was filled with beautiful bellflowers.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/13 18:57