SCILLA


Meaning of SCILLA in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' si-l ə , ' ski-

Function: noun

Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, squill ― more at SQUILL

Date: 1824

: any of a genus ( Scilla ) of Old World bulbous herbs of the lily family with narrow basal leaves and purple, blue, or white racemose flowers

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