Definition

A type of shrub or tree that produces bell-shaped white flowers, commonly found in eastern Asia.

Example

The snowbell tree bloomed beautifully in the spring, filling the air with its sweet fragrance.

Conversation

Have you seen the snowbell trees in bloom?

No, I haven't! Are they really pretty?

Yeah, they have these beautiful bell-shaped white flowers.

That sounds lovely! I should go check them out soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Snowbell → The word is formed from "snow" (from Old English *snāw*, meaning frozen precipitation) and "bell" (from Old English *belle*, meaning a bell or something that rings). The term "snowbell" refers to a flower that blooms in snowy conditions, resembling a bell shape.

Memory Tip

Think of 'snow' as the frozen precipitation and 'bell' as the shape of the flower — a snowbell is a flower that blooms in the snow, shaped like a bell.

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