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bluebell
noun blue·bell \-ˌbel\
: a plant with blue flowers that are shaped like bells
Full Definition of BLUEBELL
1
: any of various bellflowers; especially : harebell
2
: any of various plants bearing blue bell-shaped flowers: as a : a European herb (Hyacinthoides nonscripta syn. Scilla nonscripta) of the lily family having scapose racemes of drooping bell-shaped flowers —called also wild hyacinth b plural : a glabrous erect eastern United States herb (Mertensia virginica) of the borage family with entire leaves and showy blue flowers pink in the bud —called also Virginia bluebells
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First Known Use of BLUEBELL
1578
Rhymes with BLUEBELL
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BLUEBELL Defined for Kids
bluebell
noun blue·bell \ˈblü-ˌbel\
Definition of BLUEBELL for Kids
: a plant with blue flowers shaped like bells
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