bellflower

[ bel-flou-er ]
/ ˈbɛlˌflaʊ ər /

noun

any of numerous plants of the genus Campanula, having usually bell-shaped flowers and including many species cultivated as ornamentals. Compare bellflower family.
any of various other plants having bell-shaped flowers.

Origin of bellflower

First recorded in 1570–80; bell1 + flower

Words nearby bellflower

belles-lettres, belletrist, belleville, belleville spring, bellevue, bellflower, bellflower family, bellfounder, bellhanger, bellhop, bellicose

Definition for bellflower (2 of 2)

Bellflower
[ bel-flou-er ]
/ ˈbɛlˌflaʊ ər /

noun

a city in SW California, near Los Angeles.

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British Dictionary definitions for bellflower

bellflower
/ (ˈbɛlˌflaʊə) /

noun

another name for campanula