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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

Example Sentences

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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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