Definition

A type of plant that has blue, bell-shaped flowers, often found in woods and gardens.

Example

In spring, the bluebells bloom, creating a beautiful carpet of blue in the forest.

Conversation

Have you seen the bluebell flowers blooming in the park?

Yes, they look so beautiful this time of year!

I love how they spread across the field like a blue carpet.

Me too! We should take some pictures next time we go.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bluebell → The word is formed from "blue" (from Old English "blǣw", meaning the color blue) and "bell" (from Old English "belle", meaning a bell or something that is bell-shaped). The term "bluebell" refers to a flower that is bell-shaped and has a blue color.

Memory Tip

Think of the color 'blue' and a flower that is 'bell-shaped' — that's how you remember that a bluebell is a blue flower shaped like a bell.

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