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scilla

 

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Noun scilla has 1 sense
  1. scilla, squill - an Old World plant of the genus Scilla having narrow basal leaves and pink or blue or white racemose flowers
    --1 is a kind of liliaceous plant
    --1 is a member of genus Scilla
    --1 has particulars: spring squill, Scilla verna, sea onion

Definitions from the Web

Scilla

Definition:

Scilla is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. It consists of numerous species commonly known as squills, which typically have blue or white flowers, depending on the species.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: The name of the plant genus.
  • Verb: To plant or cultivate scilla.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A plant of the Scilla genus, typically with blue or white flowers.

2. The bulb of the scilla plant, used in traditional medicine.

Verb:

1. To plant or cultivate scilla in a garden or a flower bed.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. I spotted a beautiful scilla in the botanical garden today.
  2. The squills, or scillas, are known for their stunning blue color.
  3. She received a bouquet of scillas for her birthday.

Verb:

  1. We should scilla a few bulbs in our garden for a splash of color.
  2. She enjoys spending her weekends scilling in her yard.
  3. He carefully scillas the seeds in individual pots for better growth.

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