transcription, транскрипция: [ skwɪl ]
n. 1 any bulbous plant of the genus Scilla, esp. S. autumnalis. 2 a seashore plant, Urginea maritima, having bulbs used in diuretic and purgative preparations. Also called sea onion. 3 any crustacean of the genus Squilla. [ME f. L squilla, scilla f. Gk skilla]