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squilla

[ skwil-uh ]
/ ˈskwɪl ə /

noun, plural squil·las, squil·lae [skwil-ee] /ˈskwɪl i/.

mantis shrimp.

Nearby words

  1. squiffy,
  2. squiggle,
  3. squiggly,
  4. squilgee,
  5. squill,
  6. squillagee,
  7. squillion,
  8. squinancy,
  9. squinch,
  10. squinny

Origin of squilla

From Latin, dating back to 1650–60; see origin at squill
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British Dictionary definitions for squilla

squilla

/ (ˈskwɪlə) /

noun plural -las or -lae (-liː)

any mantis shrimp of the genus Squilla

Word Origin for squilla

C16: from Latin squilla shrimp, of obscure origin
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