‖ scilla
(ˈsɪlə)
[L. = Gr. σκίλλα.]
a. Bot. A genus of liliaceous plants; a plant of this genus, a squill. b. Pharmacy. The bulb of Urginea Scilla (formerly called Scilla maritima).
| 1824 Loudon Encycl. Gard. §6502 Some species of scilla, muscari, iris, allium, oxalis. 1880 Echo 4 Oct. 4/1 Hardy bulbs, tulips, crocus, and scillas for example. |