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Definition of moluccella
moluccella
/ˌmɑːl.jəˈsɛl.ə/
mo · luc · cel · la
Plural:moluccellas
moluccella Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any plant of the genus Moluccella in the mint family (Lamiaceae), native to the Mediterranean and western Asia. It is best known for Moluccella laevis, commonly called Bells of Ireland, which produces tall spikes of striking green, bell-shaped calyxes used frequently in floral arrangements.
Example
"The florist added several stems of moluccella to the bouquet to provide vertical interest and a vibrant green texture."
• Rhymes for moluccella
Word Origin & Etymology
Modern Latin, coined by Carl Linnaeus. Named after the Molucca Islands of Indonesia (which were mistakenly believed to be the plant's native origin), combined with the Latin diminutive suffix '-ella'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moluccella. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moluccella