bellwort

Other forms: bellworts

Definitions of bellwort
  1. noun
    any of various plants of the genus Uvularia having yellowish drooping bell-shaped flowers
    synonyms: merry bells, wild oats
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    types:
    Uvularia grandiflora, cornflower, strawflower
    plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried
    type of:
    flower
    a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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