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Definition of million bells
million bells
Plural:million bells
million bells Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A popular ornamental trailing plant of the genus Calibrachoa, closely related to petunias and widely cultivated for its continuous blooming of small, brightly colored, bell-shaped flowers.
Example
"We decided to plant vibrant pink million bells in the hanging baskets to attract hummingbirds throughout the summer."
Synonyms
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Although visually identical to miniature petunias and originally classified with them, million bells belong to the distinct genus Calibrachoa.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 20th century as a commercial common name for cultivated varieties of Calibrachoa, referencing the plant's prolific production of tiny, bell-shaped blossoms.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Million bells. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/million bells