Scilla
[sil-uh; Italian sheel-lah]
- modern name of Scylla.
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When Scilla told Dinah afore, she said she'd tell you next time.
Mrs. Severn, Vol. 1 (of 3)Mary Elizabeth Carter
Scilla Kendrew's getting scared on her, and Hartas'll spread it.
Mrs. Severn, Vol. 1 (of 3)Mary Elizabeth Carter
She always calls Scilla Prissy, though she knows how she dislikes it.
Mrs. Severn, Vol. 1 (of 3)Mary Elizabeth Carter
But it seemed all at once as though it would be much easier to send Scilla.
Mrs. Severn, Vol. 1 (of 3)Mary Elizabeth Carter
But it was only into the air, and Scilla did not wince as he had hoped she would.
Mrs. Severn, Vol. 1 (of 3)Mary Elizabeth Carter
scilla
- any liliaceous plant of the genus Scilla, of Old World temperate regions, having small bell-shaped flowersSee also squill (def. 3)
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Word Origin
C19: via Latin from Greek skilla; compare squill
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