sandbell

English

Etymology

sand +‎ bell The weight sense is a trademark; see dumbbell.

Noun

sandbell (plural sandbells)

1. Nama hispida (rough nama), native to the US southwest.
   • 1995, Wayne H. McAlister, Martha K. McAlister, Aransas: A Naturalist's Guide, page 317:

     Mats of low-growing sandbells thrive on otherwise barren strips of roadside.

2. A free weight for physical exercise.

References

• Nama hispidum on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Nama hispida on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Nama hispida on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons

Anagrams

• Bellands