noun
campanella
Campanella (noun) means a small hand bell or hanging bell, of the kind traditionally rung in a monastery or convent. Example: “The monks were summoned to prayer by the campanella at dawn.”
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A small hand bell or hanging bell, of the kind traditionally rung in a monastery or convent.
"The monks were summoned to prayer by the campanella at dawn."
How to use campanella
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small bell, especially one used in a religious setting.
Memory tip
You may also recognise this term as the title of a famous Liszt piano piece, "La Campanella," meaning "the little bell."
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Word forms
- Plural
- campanellas, campanellae
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin campanella, a diminutive of campana ("bell"), which itself is said to trace back to Campania, the Italian region famous for its bronze bell foundries.
Rhymes for campanella
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What does “campanella” mean?
The word “campanella” means a small hand bell or hanging bell, of the kind traditionally rung in a monastery or convent. In plain terms, a small bell, especially one used in a religious setting.
How do you use “campanella” in a sentence?
Here is “campanella” used in a sentence: “The monks were summoned to prayer by the campanella at dawn.”
What part of speech is “campanella”?
“Campanella” is a noun.
Where does the word “campanella” come from?
The word “campanella” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin campanella, a diminutive of campana ("bell"), which itself is said to trace back to Campania, the Italian region famous for its bronze bell foundries.
