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Definition of merrybells

merrybells

/ˈmɛɹiˌbɛlz/
mer · ry · bells
Plural:merrybells
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merrybells Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A spring-blooming woodland wildflower of the genus Uvularia (particularly Uvularia grandiflora), native to eastern and central North America, characterized by its drooping, yellow, bell-shaped blossoms and stem-clasping leaves.

Example

"During our spring hike through the Appalachian forests, we spotted clusters of yellow merrybells blooming in the shaded understory."

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• Nearby Words

merriment
merriness
merry
merrybells
merrymaker
merrymaking
mersey

Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive compound of the words 'merry' and 'bells', named for the plant's bright, cheerful, yellow flowers that hang downward like miniature bells during the spring.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Merrybells. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/merrybells
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