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silver bell
noun
- any North American shrub or small tree belonging to the genus Halesia, of the storax family, having toothed leaves and drooping white, bell-shaped flowers.
silver bell
noun
- any of various deciduous trees of the styracaceous genus Halesia, esp H. carolina, of North America and China, having white bell-shaped flowers Also calledsnowdrop tree
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Word History and Origins
Origin of silver bell1
An Americanism dating back to 1775–85
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Example Sentences
From soothing sounds like water to the melodic tones of silver bells and chimes … one can incorporate a sense of coziness through the use of calming audio.
From Seattle Times
Four women in gold lamé jumpsuits with painted faces and floral headbands leaped in tandem, their shins bedecked with silver bells.
From New York Times
He balanced a sparkly silver bell bottom jumpsuit with a grey overcoat that hung off the shoulders.
From Seattle Times
It holds five framed photographs, five funeral orders of service, a silver bell, a gorgeous bouquet.
From Seattle Times
Bramble and bits of leaf were tangled in her hair, and...two tiny silver bells looped on ribbon were tied around each ankle.
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