squill

Noun

Meaning

A mantis.

A squilla.

A European bulbous liliaceous plant (Urginea, formerly Scilla, maritima), of acrid, expectorant, diuretic, and emetic properties used in medicine. Called also sea onion.

Any bulbous plant of the genus Scilla; as, the bluebell squill (S. mutans).

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

scylla scilla sea onion squilla foreteller urginea maritima sea squill red squill squills

Hypernyms

bulb liliaceous plant

Hyponyms

sea onion Scilla verna

Phrases with the word

Portuguese squill red squill maritime squill spring squill vernal squill

Close letter words and terms

Squiggol squilgee squilgeer squill-gee squilla Squillace