death bell

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Noun death bell has 1 sense

death knell, death bell - a bell rung to announce a death
--₁ is a kind of bell

Definitions from the Web

Term: Death Bell

Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A plant of the genus Atropa, particularly Atropa belladonna, known for its toxic and deadly properties.

Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A bell that is tolled to announce a death or funeral.

Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A bellflower, particularly the Campanula medium, known for its colorful and bell-shaped flowers.

Sample Sentences:

The death bell is notorious for its poisonous berries.
The mournful sound of the death bell echoed throughout the village.
The vibrant colors of the death bell add beauty to the garden.