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squill Definition

squill (skwil)

noun

  1. sea onion
  2. scilla

Etymology: ME < L squilla, scilla < Gr skilla

squill Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • blue: The flowers were lovely -lots of pale blue spring squill, and the brilliant yellow of the birds ' foot trefoil.

Noun used with modifier

  • autumn: Nationally scarce plants found in London's acid grassland include clustered clover, upright chickweed and autumn squill.

Browse dictionary entries near squill

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  8. squelch
  9. squeezebox
  10. squeeze through
  1. squilla
  2. squinch
  3. squint
  4. squint-eyed
  5. squinteyed
  6. squinting
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  8. squirearchy
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