Definition

A type of plant that grows back every year, belonging to the lily family, and is known for its yellow, bell-shaped flowers that hang down.

Example

In the spring, the garden was filled with beautiful bellworts blooming under the trees.

Conversation

Have you seen the bellwort blooming in the garden?

No, I haven't! What does it look like?

It's a beautiful plant with yellow, bell-shaped flowers.

That sounds lovely! I should check it out this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bellwort is formed from "bell" (from Old French *belle*, meaning beautiful) and "wort" (from Old English *wyrt*, meaning plant or herb). The word refers to a beautiful plant, specifically a type of flowering plant in the lily family.

Memory Tip

Think of 'beautiful' ('bell') and 'plant' ('wort') to remember that bellwort refers to a beautiful flowering plant.

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