HyperDic: canterbury_bell

English > 2 senses of the expression Canterbury bell:
NOUNplantCanterbury bell, Gloxinia perennisherb of Colombia to Peru having pale purple flowers
plantCanterbury bell, cup and saucer, Campanula mediumEuropean biennial widely cultivated for its blue or violet or white flowers
English > Canterbury bell: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningherb of Colombia to Peru having pale purple flowers.
SynonymGloxinia perennis
Member ofgenus Gloxiniasmall genus of tropical American herbs with leafy stems and axillary flowers
BroadergloxiniaAny of several plants of the genera ... / genera Gloxinia or Sinningia (greenhouse gloxinias) having showy bell-shaped flowers
English > Canterbury bell: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningEuropean biennial widely cultivated for its blue or violet or white flowers.
Synonymscup and saucer, Campanula medium
Broadercampanula, bellflowerAny of various plants of the genus Campanula having blue or white bell-shaped flowers
Spanishfarolillo

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