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===Name origin=== | ===Name origin=== | ||
Victreebel's name seems to be be a combination of ''bell'', referring to its bell-like shape, and ''victory''. The two E's in its name could also come from ''tree''. Its Japanese name is based on 靫葛 ''utsubokazura'', or "pitcher plant". | Victreebel's name seems to be be a combination of ''bell'', referring to its bell-like shape, and ''victory''. The two E's in its name could also come from ''tree''. Its Japanese name is based on 靫葛 ''utsubokazura'', or "pitcher plant". | ||
It may also contain the Japanese ''tsubo'' meaning jar. | |||
Because the game only allows for ten characters to make up a Pokémon's name, Victreebel's name only has one L. | Because the game only allows for ten characters to make up a Pokémon's name, Victreebel's name only has one L. | ||