campanula
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of campanula
1655–65; < New Latin, equivalent to Late Latin campān ( a ) bell ( see campanile) + Latin -ula -ule
Example Sentences
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From what we see and hear of them, unless campanula has unexpected powers to soothe and unite, six months of intensive family therapy would seem a better investment.
From The Guardian • Mar. 3, 2011
We found the blue campanula holding a conspicuous place amongst the wild flowers.
From In the Arctic Seas A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his Companions by McClintock, Francis Leopold
By a gateway stands a tall campanula or bell-flower, two feet high or nearly, with great bells of blue.
From Nature Near London by Jefferies, Richard
Will it confirm the deep impression which Blanden had received of the campanula in the forest's gloom?
From Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel by Gottschall, Rudolf von
Plants suitable for hanging baskets are the trailing tradescantias, the white campanula, lobelia, pelargonium, and many ferns.
From Small Gardens and How to Make the Most of Them by Biddle, Violet Purton
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