church bell
noun
Definition of church bell
1 : a large metal bell; especially : one cast in traditional shape and producing a true bell tone
2 : an instrument (as an organ stop) imitating the sound of church bells —usually used in plural — compare cathedral chimes
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First Known Use of church bell
before 12th century
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