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Definition of merrybells
merrybells
/ˈmɛɹiˌbɛlz/
mer · ry · bells
Plural:merrybells
merrybells Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for merrybellsWord 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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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Merrybells. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/merrybells