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- bellmore/ˈbɛlmɔː/A toponym (place name), specifically referring to several locations in the United States, most notably a hamlet or census-designated place (CDP) within the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, New York.nounLow
- bello/ˈbɛləʊ/A colloquial and humorous or childlike term for 'beautiful', often used affectionately or ironically.nounC1
- belloc/ˈbel.ɪ.kəʊs/Having or showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive and warlike.nounLow
- bellock/ˈbɛlək/To roar or cry out loudly (archaic/regional usage).verbObsolete/Very Low
- bellona/bəˈləʊnə/The Roman goddess of war.nounVery low / Rare
- bellotto/bɛˈlɒtəʊ/A surname of Italian origin, most notably associated with the 18th-century veduta (cityscape) painter Bernardo Bellotto.nounVery Rare
- bellow/ˈbel.əʊ/to shout in a deep, loud, angry voice; a deep roar.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- bellows/ˈbɛləʊz/A device with flexible sides that can be squeezed together to force air out through a tube, used for blowing air onto a fire or into a musical instrument.nounC1
- bellows fish/ˈbel.əʊz ˌfɪʃ/A type of elongated marine fish belonging to the family Macroramphosidae, known for its long, tubular snout and the ability to inflate its body when threatened.nounVery Low
- bellperson/ˈbɛlpəːs(ə)n/A hotel employee, typically uniformed, who assists guests with luggage, provides information, and performs errands; a gender-neutral term for bellboy/bellhop.nounMedium-Low (professional/hospitality contexts only)
- bellpull/ˈbelpʊl/A cord, strap, or handle that is pulled to ring a bell.nounC1-C2 (Very Low Frequency)
- bells/bɛlz/A hollow metal object, typically shaped like a cup, that makes a ringing sound when struck.nounB1
- bells and whistles/ˈbelz ən ˈwɪs.əlz/Additional, often non-essential, features or accessories that are attractive or eye-catching but not fundamental to the main function of something.plural-nounB2
- bells of ireland/ˌbelz əv ˈaɪə.lənd/A flowering plant (Moluccella laevis) known for its tall green spires and bell-shaped, cup-like calyxes.nounLow
- bellwether/ˈbɛlˌwɛðə/A leading indicator of trends, especially in financial markets, politics, or culture; something that predicts future developments.nounC1
- bellwood/ˈbɛlwʊd/An uncommon, chiefly American English term referring to a town, village, or neighbourhood, often implying a pleasant, residential, typically suburban area.nounVery Low
- bellwort/ˈbɛl.wəːt/A perennial woodland plant of the lily family, native to North America, with pale yellow, bell-shaped flowers that hang from its stems.nounVery low
- belly/ˈbɛli/The front part of the human body between the chest and thighs; the stomach or abdominal area.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- belly bust/ˈbel.i ˌbʌst/An action or event involving a rupture or tearing of the abdominal region; a forceful impact to the stomach.nounC1 (Very Low Frequency/Idiomatic)
- belly dance/ˈbɛli ˌdɑːns/A Middle Eastern or North African style of solo dance characterized by rhythmic movements of the hips, abdomen and torso.nounverbC1
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