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merry bells

/ˈmeri belz/

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phrase

/ˈmeri belz/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший термин, обозначающий вид цветка, а именно погремок или похожие колокольчатые полевые цветы, иногда используемый поэтически для описания весело звучащих колокольчиков. Фраза редко используется в современном английском языке.

An old-fashioned term referring to a type of flower, specifically the yellow rattle or similar bell-shaped wildflowers, or sometimes used poetically to describe cheerful-sounding bells. The phrase is rarely used in modern English.

  1. A type of wildflowerC1formalbritish

    A common name for the plant *Campanula rotundifolia*, also known as bluebell or harebell, which has bell-shaped blue flowers.

    ruКолокольчик круглолистный

    • The meadow was covered in merry bells, swaying in the breeze.
    • Merry bells are often found in rocky, grassy areas.
    • She picked a small bouquet of merry bells for the table.
  2. Joyful ringing soundB2informal

    A poetic or informal phrase describing the cheerful sound of bells ringing.

    ruВесёлый перезвон

    • The merry bells of the church announced the wedding.
    • Children laughed as the merry bells chimed in the distance.
    • The sound of merry bells filled the winter air.