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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Squill \Squill\ (skw[i^]l), n. [F. squille (also scille a
squill, in sense 1), L. squilla, scilla, Gr. ?.]
1. (Bot.)
(a) A European bulbous liliaceous plant ({Urginea
maritima}, formerly {Scilla maritima}), of acrid,
expectorant, diuretic, and emetic properties, used in
medicine. Called also {sea onion}.
(b) Any bulbous plant of the genus {Scilla}; as, the
bluebell squill ({Scilla mutans}).
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2. (Zool.)
(a) A squilla.
(b) A mantis.
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