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scilla Definition

scilla (sil′ə)

noun

any of a genus (Scilla) of low, bulbous, perennial plants of the lily family, grown for their blue, pink, or white bell-shaped flowers

Etymology: ModL < L, squill

scilla Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • blue: In a sunnier position it would look marvelous surrounded by blue spring scillas.

Modifies a noun

  • peruviana: Scilla peruviana Scilla peruviana blooms in May-June with deep blue, star-shaped flowers.