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Definition of campanula

campanula

/kəmˈpæn.jʊ.lə/
cam · pan · u · la
Plural:campanulas
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campanula Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of a widely cultivated group of plants (genus Campanula) native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, known for their distinctive, typically blue, purple, or white bell-shaped flowers.

Example

"The gardener planted a sprawling border of trailing campanula to cascade over the old stone retaining wall."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Late Latin 'campanula', meaning 'little bell' (a diminutive of 'campana', meaning 'bell'), given in reference to the distinct, bell-like shape of the plant's flowers.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Campanula. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/campanula
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