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

Also called: snowdrop tree.��any of various deciduous trees of the styracaceous genus Halesia, esp H. carolina, of North America and China, having white bell-shaped flowers

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Word History and Origins

Origin of silver bell¹

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85

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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.

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Four women in gold lamé jumpsuits with painted faces and floral headbands leaped in tandem, their shins bedecked with silver bells.

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He balanced a sparkly silver bell bottom jumpsuit with a grey overcoat that hung off the shoulders.

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It holds five framed photographs, five funeral orders of service, a silver bell, a gorgeous bouquet.

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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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silver beet silver belly

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