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squilla

[ skwil-uh ]

noun

, plural squil·las, squil·lae [skwil, -ee].

squilla

/ ˈskwɪlə /

noun

  1. any mantis shrimp of the genus Squilla

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Word History and Origins

Origin of squilla1

From Latin, dating back to 1650–60; squill

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Word History and Origins

Origin of squilla1

C16: from Latin squilla shrimp, of obscure origin

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