Bluebell: meaning, definitions and examples

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bluebell

 

[ หˆbluหbษ›l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

flower name

The bluebell is a flowering plant native to Europe, particularly known for its bell-shaped blue flowers that bloom in spring. These flowers often create beautiful, blue carpets in woodland areas. The bluebell is not only admired for its beauty but also holds cultural significance in various regions.

Synonyms

Hyacinthoides non-scripta, harebell

Examples of usage

  • The bluebell flowers bloom in early May.
  • We went for a walk in the woods to see the bluebells.
  • She picked a bouquet of bluebells for her grandmother.
  • The bluebells swayed gently in the breeze.

Translations

Translations of the word "bluebell" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น campรขnula

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ€เคฒ เคฌเฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glockenblume

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bunga lonceng biru

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะฐะบะธั‚ะฝะฐ ะดะทะฒะพะฝะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzwonek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒซใƒผใƒ™ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท campanule

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ campanilla azul

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mavi รงan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ๋ž€ ์ข…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑุณ ุฃุฒุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvonek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvoniec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่“้’Ÿ่Šฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ modra zvonฤica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรกbell

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะบ า›ะพาฃั‹ั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒฏแƒ˜ แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mavi zษ™ng

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ campanilla azul

Etymology

The term 'bluebell' originates from the Middle English word 'bleubelle,' which is a combination of 'blue' and 'bell,' referring to the shape and color of the flower. Its usage has been documented since the 14th century in English literature. The flower is part of the Asparagaceae family and has been symbolic in various cultures, often associated with humility and forgiveness. In folklore, bluebells are sometimes believed to be linked to fairies, and it is said that if you hear a bluebell ring, it signals fairy presence. The bluebell's popularity further increased with the rise of gardening and plant appreciation during the Victorian era.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,393, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.