cicely

[ sis-uh-lee ]

/ ˈsɪs ə li /

noun, plural cic·e·lies.

a plant, Myrrhis odorata, of the parsley family, having a fragrant aroma and sometimes used as a potherb.

Nearby words

cicatricle, cicatrix, cicatrizant, cicatrization, cicatrize, cicely, cicero, cicerone, ciceronian, ciceronianism, cichlid

Origin of cicely

1590–1600; < Latin seseli < Greek séselis, séseli hartwort, respelling through influence of proper name Cicely

Definition for cicely (2 of 2)

Cicely

[ sis-uh-lee ]

/ ˈsɪs ə li /

noun

a female given name, form of Cecilia.

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Examples from the Web for cicely

I told you, miss,” said Cicely, “that it would not be long before you found out what is meant by a toast.
The Chaplain of the Fleet|Walter Besant and James Rice
"Yes, I say so; bear witness to my words, good people all," replied Cicely in clear and ringing tones.
The Lady Of Blossholme|H. Rider Haggard
“They are anxious to find out your name, miss,” said Cicely.
The Chaplain of the Fleet|Walter Besant and James Rice
Presently he returned with a messenger in a splendid coat, who bowed to Cicely and asked if she were the Lady Harflete.
The Lady Of Blossholme|H. Rider Haggard

Then we held a parliament of four, counting Cicely, over the great question of my frocks.
The Chaplain of the Fleet|Walter Besant and James Rice

British Dictionary definitions for cicely

cicely

/ (ˈsɪsəlɪ) /

noun plural -lies

short for sweet cicely

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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