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belfry

noun

/ˈbɛlfri/

Meaning

A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.

The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.

bats in the belfry

bell tower, steeple, campanile, tower

ground, basement

church belfry, tall belfry, stone belfry, old belfry

a place where dead people are buried

swiftness of movement; speed

A green or bluish deposit that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces due to oxidation.

A planned route or schedule of a journey or trip.

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal