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Canterbury bell

Pronunciation: /ˈkantəb(ə)ri/

Definition of Canterbury bell

noun

  • a tall, sturdy cultivated bellflower with large pale blue flowers.
    • Campanula medium, family Campanulaceae

Origin:

late 16th century: named after the bells on Canterbury pilgrims' horses (see canter)

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Definition of Canterbury bell in the US English dictionary

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