cicely

¹

[ sis-uh-lee ]

noun

, plural cic·e·lies.

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

Cicely

²

[ sis-uh-lee ]

noun

1. a female given name, form of Cecilia.

cicely

/ ˈsɪsəlɪ /

noun

1. See sweet cicely
   short for sweet cicely

Word History and Origins

Origin of cicely¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cicely¹

C16: from Latin seselis, from Greek, of obscure origin; influenced in spelling by the English proper name Cicely

Example Sentences

Nothing was too large for Cicely's good-will, nothing too small.

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I haven't seen it, but from what Cicely says I should say there are heaps and heaps.

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Charles stooped and caught up Cicely from the ground in his arms and kissed her.

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Cicely laid one cold, trembling, finger upon her cousin's lips.

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Cicely was at her side with lips and cheeks devoid of colour.

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