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campanular

campanular

9.9
Having the shape of a bell, as in many flowers
  • adjective
  • /ˈkæmpəˌnjʊlər/
translation icon : campanular
  • Botanists often describe certain wildflowers as having a campanular shape.

Examples

  • The lily's campanular petals hung delicately from the stem.

  • The architect admired the campanular curves of the cathedral's bell tower.

  • What a campanular flower!

  • The campanular flower bloomed beautifully in the garden.

  • The lily's campanular petals hung delicately from the stem.

  • The architect admired the campanular curves of the cathedral's bell tower.

  • Botanists often describe certain wildflowers as having a campanular shape.

Synonyms

bell-shaped
vscampanular
2 3.0

A shape with a round top and sides that curve out like a bell

is the more technical botanical adjective used for plant parts and flowers
campanulate
vscampanular
  • Specialized
9.9

A shape like a bell often seen in flowers

is used more broadly for both flowers and other structures
campanulated
vscampanular
  • Specialized
9.9

Shaped like a bell, often seen in flowers

is used the same way but not limited to botanical contexts

Surface Forms

campanular positive

Morphology

campanular = campanulate (opaque) = campanul + ar

The combining form 'campanul-' (from Latin for 'bell') is not a productive or familiar English root for average learners, so the word's form does not transparently reveal its meaning.

Etymology

Campanular comes from the Latin campana meaning 'bell'. Think of a small bell hanging down; the word campanular means 'bell-shaped' and is used for flowers or parts of buildings that look like a bell.