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- belladonna lily/ˌbel.əˈdɒn.ə ˈlɪl.i/A tall, flowering bulbous plant (Amaryllis belladonna) native to South Africa, producing fragrant pink flowers on a leafless stem.nounlow
- bellaire/ˈbɛlə(r)/A proper noun primarily referring to places, specifically a city in Texas, USA and a neighborhood in Houston, Texas. Also a city in Ohio and a surname.nounLow (Rare outside specific geographical contexts)
- bellamy/ˈbɛləmi/A surname of Norman origin, meaning 'handsome friend'.nounLow
- bellari/bɛˈlɑːri/ (hypothetical, based on spelling)This is not a standard English word. It appears to be a proper noun (e.g., a surname or place name). The query may be a misspelling of 'bellary' (a city in India) or a neologism/invented term.nounNonexistent / Very Rare
- bellarmine/ˈbɛl.ə.miːn/A type of stoneware jug or drinking vessel, typically with a bearded face mask, produced in Germany and the Low Countries from the 16th to 18th centuries.nounVery Low
- bellatrix/ˈbɛlətrɪks/A female warrior, or a Latin-derived name meaning 'female warrior'.nounRare
- bellay/bɪˈleɪ/To bark or bay like a hound; to utter loud, deep sounds.nounRare/Archaic
- bellbird/ˈbɛlbɜːd/Any of several bird species noted for their bell-like, resonant call.nounLow
- bellboy/ˈbelbɔɪ/A young man, typically in uniform, employed by a hotel to assist guests by carrying luggage, running errands, and providing other services.nounC1
- belle/bɛl/A beautiful and attractive woman, especially the most beautiful or admired woman at a social event.nounC1/C2
- belle epoque/ˌbɛl eɪˈpɒk/A historical period in France, roughly from 1871 to 1914, characterized by optimism, peace, economic prosperity, and cultural flourishing.nounC1
- belle glade/ˌbɛl ˈɡleɪd/A city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States.nounVery Low
- belle isle/ˌbel ˈaɪl/A proper noun referring to a specific geographical location, most commonly an island.nounLow
- belleau wood/ˌbɛləʊ ˈwʊd/A forest in northern France, site of a major World War I battle in June 1918nounLow
- belleek/bəˈliːk/A brand name for a type of thin, finely-potted, often iridescent porcelain, originating from Belleek, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.nounC2
- bellefontaine/ˌbɛlfɒnˈteɪn/A place name meaning 'beautiful fountain' or 'beautiful spring'.nounLow (Proper Noun / Toponym)
- bellefontaine neighbors/ˌbɛlˈfɒn.teɪn ˈneɪ.bəz/A proper noun referring to a specific, small municipality (city) in St. Louis County, Missouri, USA.nounVery Low
- bellend/ˈbɛl.ɛnd/The glans (head) of the penis.nounLow (in formal contexts); Medium-High (in informal/vulgar British speech)
- bellerophon/bəˈlɛrəfən/A proper noun; in Greek mythology, a Corinthian hero who tamed the winged horse Pegasus and slew the monster Chimera.nounRare/Very Low Frequency
- belles-lettres/ˌbel ˈlet.rə/Literature regarded for its aesthetic value and artistic quality rather than its informative or instructional content.nounplural-nounC2
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