# belling

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈbɛlɪŋ/ · frequency rank #92,377

## Definitions
1. Bellowing; the sound of a male deer during the rutting season
2. A shivaree.

## Etymology
From Middle English bellynge, equivalent to bell + -ing.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/belling