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squill definition

squill (skwil)

noun

  1. sea onion
  2. scilla

Etymology: ME < L squilla, scilla < Gr skilla

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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.
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