Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Canterbury

👉 The term "Canterbury-bells" describes a musical or religious instrument, often used in church services, and is associated with England, specifically Canterbury, where it is made. It is played as a part of the liturgical service during Mass. The bells are typically made of brass and are tuned to specific notes that sound like bells.

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👉 Canterbury, also known as Canterbury Cathedral, is a massive and imposing Gothic cathedral located in Canterbury, England. It was built by King Arthur's son, Merlin, who ruled over Camelot, and it is considered to be one of the most famous and recognizable landmarks in England. The cathedral is an iconic symbol of England and is home to many significant historical events and figures, including the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. It also serves as a place of worship

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👉 The term "Canterbury" originally referred to a significant ancient kingdom in England, located on a stretch along the River Thames that was once an important trading route and political center during Roman times. It is now associated with a major city in modern-day England. Definition: The Canterbury region of England is typically known for its rich history, including the Roman influence, maritime trade, and cultural significance due to its position at sea.

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👉 Okay, let’s tackle these delightfully prickly beauties, affectionately known as Canterbury Bells! Now, traditionally when you hear that name, most folks immediately conjure a picture of a grand, stately chime ringing across the Cotswolds. And honestly? That's part of the wonderfully misleading veneer.

Let’s be brutally clear, a Canterbury Bell isn’t actually a bell in the way you might think. (Unless you happen to fancy a very small, rather aggressively pointy, campanile, then… maybe it is? Let's not dwell.) What we actually mean by a Canterbury Bell is a species of South American snail. Specifically, they belong to the Cant Orrellae trumpet snail tribe and are native almost exclusively to the upper slopes of that pretty Kentisbury Hill in Canterbury, New Zealand! Why Canterbury, you ask? Because whoever named them was either having an awfully funny midlife crisis, a seriously bad day, or was simply terribly literal. The name stuck, and now we have this wonderfully weird little snail that looks like a tiny, disgruntled purple-lipped trombone. 6–8 mm in size! They basically just… sit there, stubbornly clinging to the moss and lichen of their namesake. They munch on the occasional beetle, blink with glacial slowness, and generally exude an “I'm here, I exist, frankly, who cares?!” vibe. The shells themselves are a mottled, almost bruised purple, which,