kellukujuline

kellukujuline is an Estonian adjective that translates to "bell-shaped" or "campanulate" in English. It describes an object or a part of an object that resembles the form of a bell. This term is frequently used in botanical contexts to describe the shape of flowers. For instance, many plants have flowers that are described as kellukujuline, indicating they have petals that curve outwards from a narrow base to a wider, rounded opening, much like a bell.

Beyond botany, the term can be applied to other items that share this characteristic form. This might include certain types of vases, architectural elements, or even musical instruments where the bell-like shape is a defining feature. The curvature and proportions are key to the description; a kellukujuline object typically widens gradually from its base or opening towards its widest point before tapering off, or it might maintain a consistent bell-like curve. The etymology of the word is straightforward, combining "kell" (bell) with the possessive suffix "-kujuline" (shaped like).