Cilla

American

[sil-uh] / ˈsɪl ə /

noun

Classical Mythology.

a sister of Priam who, with her infant son, was slain by Priam because it had been prophesied that a mother and child of the royal house would cause the destruction of Troy.

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Smith told BBC Radio 2 she felt like an "adopted Scouser" since her critically acclaimed portrayal of Liverpool's Cilla Black in the ITV drama Cilla in 2014.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

If a couple seemed to be getting on well, Cilla would ask, "Do I need to buy a new hat?"

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

He rattles off a list including Welsh songstress Dame Shirley Bassey, stage icon Liza Minelli, and British TV and music darling Cilla Black – whom they even drove home after her performance one night.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025

Alex and Sue Tatham got married at St Michael & All Angels Church, in Pelsall in 1991, after meeting on Cilla Black's classic dating show.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2024

Cilla, who didn’t care that I stuck out my tongue and gagged when she told me about her first kiss with Alex.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy

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