Kellomainen

Kellomainen is a Finnish adjective that translates to "bell-shaped" or "campanulate." It is primarily used to describe the form of objects, particularly flowers, that resemble the shape of a bell. This term is frequently encountered in botanical descriptions and classifications of plant species.

The characteristic bell shape implies a structure that is wider at the opening and tapers towards a narrower base. This morphology can be seen in the corollas of various flowers, such as those belonging to families like Campanulaceae (bellflowers), but also in other plant parts. The term emphasizes a rounded, hollow form with an opening.

Beyond botany, "kellomainen" can also be used more broadly to describe other objects that exhibit a similar curvilinear, tapering form, though its most common application remains within the study of flora. The adjective accurately conveys a visual resemblance to a traditional bell.