squilla

[ skwil-uh ]

noun

, plural squil·las, squil·lae [skwil, -ee].

1. mantis shrimp.

squilla

/ ˈskwɪlə /

noun

1. any mantis shrimp of the genus Squilla

Word History and Origins

Origin of squilla¹

From Latin, dating back to 1650–60; squill

Word History and Origins

Origin of squilla¹

C16: from Latin squilla shrimp, of obscure origin