1. Noun
A European bulbous liliaceous plant (Urginea, formerly Scilla, maritima), of acrid, expectorant, diuretic, and emetic properties used in medicine. Called also sea onion.
2. Noun
Any bulbous plant of the genus Scilla; as, the bluebell squill (S. mutans).
3. Noun
A squilla.
4. Noun
A mantis.
5. Noun
bulb of the sea squill, which is sliced, dried, and used as an expectorant
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6. Noun
an Old World plant of the genus Scilla having narrow basal leaves and pink or blue or white racemose flowers
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7. Noun
having dense spikes of small white flowers and yielding a bulb with medicinal properties
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
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