Belinda
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
Possibly coined from Italian bella, beautiful + German linde, soft; popularised by Alexander Pope in his poem 'The Rape of the Lock'.
[edit] Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ɪndə
[edit] Proper noun
Belinda
- A female given name.
- (astronomy) The ninth satellite of Uranus.
[edit] 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.
