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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Examples of harebell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Said to be beloved by the fairies, the bluebells have a number of delightful nicknames: witches’ thimbles, lady’s nightcap, harebells, fairy flowers, crow’s toes. Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Jan. 2024

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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 23 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

harebell

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

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