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squill definition and meaning

n. A European bulbous liliaceous plant (Urginea, formerly Scilla, maritima), of acrid, expectorant, diuretic, and emetic properties used in medicine. Called also sea onion.
n. Any bulbous plant of the genus Scilla; as, the bluebell squill (S. mutans).
n. A squilla.
n. A mantis.