harebell

noun

hare·​bell ˈher-ˌbel How to pronounce harebell (audio)
: a slender blue-flowered herb (Campanula rotundifolia) with linear leaves on the stem

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Word History

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of harebell was in 1636

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“Harebell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harebell. Accessed 29 Nov. 2023.

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harebell

noun
hare·​bell -ˌbel How to pronounce harebell (audio)
: a slender herb with bright blue bell-shaped flowers

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