Meaning & Definition of word "Campana"
Campana
/kæmˈpænə/
noun:
- 1. A bell, especially one used for signaling.
- Example: The campana rang loudly to announce the start of the festival.
- 2. A type of flowering plant in the bellflower family.
- Example: The garden was filled with vibrant campana flowers that attracted many bees.
- 3. A large, cup-shaped structure used in architecture, often as a decorative element.
- Example: The campana on the church tower was visible from miles away.
Etymology
●From Latin 'campana', meaning 'bell', derived from 'campanus', meaning 'of the field' or 'of the bell'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ring the campana:
to announce an important event or occurrence.
campana del aviso:
a warning bell.
Related Words
campanology:
the study of bells and bell ringing.
campanile:
a bell tower, typically separate from a church.
Slang Meanings of campana
Meaning: to participate in excitement or celebration
● Example Sentence: We campana'd all night at the festival.