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bellflower

1 American  
[bel-flou-er] / ˈbɛlˌflaʊ ər /

noun

  1. any of numerous plants of the genus Campanula, having usually bell-shaped flowers and including many species cultivated as ornamentals.

  2. any of various other plants having bell-shaped flowers.

Bellflower 2 American  
[bel-flou-er] / ˈbɛlˌflaʊ ər /

noun

  1. a city in SW California, near Los Angeles.

bellflower British  
/ ˈbɛlˌflaʊə /

noun

  1. another name for campanula

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Etymology

Origin of bellflower

First recorded in 1570–80; bell 1 + flower

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