Meaning of the word bellis in English

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bellis

US /ˈbɛlɪs/
UK /ˈbɛlɪs/

Noun

a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family, Asteraceae, comprising the true daisies

Example:
The common daisy, Bellis perennis, is a familiar sight in lawns and meadows.
Many species of Bellis are cultivated as ornamental plants.