cicely
[sis-uh-lee]
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noun, plural cic·e·lies.
a plant, Myrrhis odorata, of the parsley family, having a fragrant aroma and sometimes used as a potherb.
Origin of cicely
1590–1600; < Latin seseli < Greek séselis, séseli hartwort, respelling through influence of proper name Cicely
Cicely
[sis-uh-lee]
noun
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Historical Examples of cicely
Cicely Howe has been teasing me to stop over and go with her.
The Very Small PersonAnnie Hamilton Donnell
Nothing was too large for Cicely's good-will, nothing too small.
Aunt DeborahMary Russell Mitford
"I sang to—to—my papa," said Cicely—tears springing to her eyes.
Little Ferns For Fanny's Little FriendsFanny Fern
After school was over he said to her, "Do you sing, Cicely?"
Little Ferns For Fanny's Little FriendsFanny Fern
Cicely and Agnes were quite aware that their religious sentiments were alike.
For the Master's SakeEmily Sarah Holt
cicely
noun plural -lies
Word Origin for cicely
C16: from Latin seselis, from Greek, of obscure origin; influenced in spelling by the English proper name Cicely
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