(zoology) A protozoan of the family Vorticellidae, common in freshwater ponds.

plural of bell-bearer

A Brazilian leaf-hopper (Bocydium globulare) with four bell-shaped appendages to its thorax.

Alternative form of Southern belle

plural of southern belle

(quantum information science) One of a set of four entangled states, namely |𝛷⁺⟩=1/√(|00⟩+|11⟩), |𝛷⁻⟩=1/√(|00⟩-|11⟩), |𝛹⁺⟩=1/√(|01⟩+|10⟩), and |𝛹⁻⟩=1/√(|01⟩-|10⟩), where |xy⟩:=|x⟩⊗|y⟩; these are the simplest examples of entangled states.

A gallant swordswoman; a dashing female adventurer.

(hunting, firearms) A shot at an animal's head taken diagonally from behind.

A bell belonging to a church, usually housed in a tower or steeple, customarily rung before church services or for other occasions such as weddings.

plural of church bell