Canterbury bell

noun

Can·​ter·​bury bell ˈkan-tər-ˌber-ē- 

-tə-,

-ˌbe-rē-,

-ˌb(ə-)rē-

: any of several bellflowers (such as Campanula medium) cultivated for their showy flowers

Word History

Etymology

Canterbury, England

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Canterbury bell

noun

Can·​ter·​bury bell ˌkant-ə(r)-ˌber-ē- 

: a cultivated bellflower