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snowbell

American  
[snoh-bel] / ˈsnoʊˌbɛl /

noun

  1. a small tree belonging to the genus Styrax, of the storax family, having simple, alternate leaves and showy white bell-shaped flowers.


Etymology

Origin of snowbell

snow + bell 1

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Whither the Japanese snowbell tree, or the Arnold Promise witch hazel or sedum Autumn Joy?

From Washington Post Apr. 8, 2019

Free from my garden with its Japanese snowbell tree?

From The Guardian Aug. 2, 2017

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