bluebell
/ˈbluːˌbɛl/
noun
- A woodland plant with bell-shaped blue flowers that bloom in spring.
- The forest floor was covered in a carpet of bluebells.
- Bluebells are often found in ancient woodlands.
- We went for a walk to see the bluebells in bloom.
- A similar plant with blue, bell-shaped flowers, such as the Virginia bluebell or the Scottish bluebell (harebell).
- The Scottish bluebell is also called the harebell and has delicate blue petals.
- Virginia bluebells grow along riverbanks in early spring.
- She planted bluebells in her garden to attract bees.
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