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What words have the Greek root bell in them?

The Greek root "bell" (βέλλος) doesn't exist. It is likely you are thinking of the Greek root "bel" (βελ-), which means "good, excellent, beautiful".

Here are some words with the Greek root "bel":

* Bell - This word actually comes from Latin, but it's related to the Greek root "bel" as it means a "beautiful sound".

* Beautiful - This word directly uses the Greek root "bel" to denote something pleasing and aesthetically pleasing.

* Belladonna - This poisonous plant is named after its beautiful, bell-shaped flowers.

* Benefactor - This word means "one who does good" and combines the root "bel" with "factor" meaning "doer".

* Benefit - This word means "something good" and directly uses the Greek root "bel".

* Benevolent - This word means "well-meaning" and uses the root "bel" to denote a good intention.

It is important to note that the spelling of the root may vary slightly depending on the word. For example, "bel" might be spelled "bene" or "bell" in different words.

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