Belinda

English

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Etymology

Possibly coined from Italian bella, beautiful + German linde, soft; popularised by Alexander Pope in his poem 'The Rape of the Lock'.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪndə

Proper noun

Belinda

1. A female given name.
2. (astronomy) The ninth satellite of Uranus.

Quotations

• 1714 Alexander Pope: The Rape of the Lock:

  This lock, the Muse shall consecrate to fame,

  And 'midst the stars inscribe Belinda's name.

Anagrams

• nail bed, nailbed