Scilla

[ sil-uh; Italian sheel-lah ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

scilla

/ ˈsɪlə /

See squill
any liliaceous plant of the genus Scilla, of Old World temperate regions, having small bell-shaped flowers See also squill

Origin of Scilla¹

C19: via Latin from Greek skilla; compare squill

It was begun in 1580, but in consequence of his death almost immediately afterwards it was completed by his son, Scilla.

Scilla, sil′a, n. a genus of liliaceous plants, as the squill.

The warm sunshine soon brought out the scilla and crocus, almost carpeting the whole bed.

"Mad, quite mad, like all Inglesi," is the comment of the inhabitants of Scilla.

The Prince of Scilla and four thousand people were swept into the sea by a single volcanic wave.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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