Squill (?), n. [F. squille (also
scille a squill, in sense 1), L. squilla, scilla,
Gr. &?;.] 1. (Bot.) (a) A
European bulbous liliaceous plant (Urginea, 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 (S. mutans).
2. (Zoöl.) (a) A
squilla. (b) A mantis.
Squill (?), n. [F. squille (also
scille a squill, in sense 1), L. squilla, scilla,
Gr. &?;.] 1. (Bot.) (a) A
European bulbous liliaceous plant (Urginea, 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 (S. mutans).
2. (Zoöl.) (a) A
squilla. (b) A mantis.
