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Definition of yellow bells

yellow bells

Plural:yellow bells
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1

North American A flowering shrub or small tree native to the Americas (species Tecoma stans), characterized by serrated leaves and clusters of bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers.

Example

"The gardener planted a row of yellow bells along the southern wall to attract hummingbirds and bees during the summer."

2

A common name applied to several other plants producing yellow, bell-shaped flowers, such as early-spring blooming shrubs of the genus Forsythia or the yellow fritillary lily.

Example

"In early spring, the yellow bells burst into vibrant bloom before their green leaves even began to emerge."

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• Nearby Words

yellow archangel
yellow bass
yellow bell
yellow bells
yellow birch
yellow buckeye
yellow bullhead

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yellow bells. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yellow-bells
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