Etymology
Possibly coined from
bella,
beautiful + linde,
soft; popularised by Alexander Pope in his poem 'The Rape of the Lock'.
Proper noun
- .
- The ninth satellite of Uranus.
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.
