SINCE 1828
dictionary
thesaurus
view recents

oconee bells

noun plural but singular or plural in construction
Save Word
oco·​nee bells | \ əˈkōnē- \

Definition of oconee bells

: a stemless perennial herb (Shortia galacifolia) that has crenate-dentate glossy leaves

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

History and Etymology for oconee bells

probably from Oconee river, central Georgia

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More About oconee bells

Dictionary Entries Near oconee bells

Ocoee

oconee bells

ocote

See More Nearby Entries 

Statistics for oconee bells

Cite this Entry

“Oconee bells.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oconee%20bells. Accessed 30 Jul. 2021.

Style: MLA
MLACheck Mark Icon ChicagoCheck Mark Icon APACheck Mark Icon Merriam-WebsterCheck Mark Icon

WORD OF THE DAY

wherefore

Listen to the pronunciation of wherefore

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

Farm Idioms Quiz

  • cow coming home
  • What does 'poke' refer to in the expression 'pig in a poke'?
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Universal Daily Crossword

A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games