Squill
[skwil]
Definition
(noun.) bulb of the sea squill, which is sliced, dried, and used as an expectorant.
Typist: Yvette--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A European bulbous liliaceous plant (Urginea, formerly Scilla, maritima), of acrid, expectorant, diuretic, and emetic properties used in medicine. Called also sea onion.
(n.) Any bulbous plant of the genus Scilla; as, the bluebell squill (S. mutans).
(n.) A squilla.
(n.) A mantis.
Editor: Ozzie
Definition
n. a genus of bulbous-rooted plants of order Liliace with radical leaves and flowers in terminal racemes or loose corymbs—the officinal Squill is diuretic and expectorant.—adj. Squillit′ic.
Inputed by Isabella
Examples
- Green eyes, fair skin, pretty figure, famous frontal development, Squills remarked. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- But Dr. Squills and I were thinking that our amiable friend is not in such a state as renders confinement to her bed necessary. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- That Hampshire woman will kill her in two months, Clump, my boy, if she stops about her, Dr. Squills said. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Dr Squills and myself have both considered Miss Crawley's case with every anxiety and care, as you may suppose. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- There is something about her; and Crawley was a fool, Squills. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- What a little harpy that woman from Hampshire is, Clump, Squills remarked, that has seized upon old Tilly Crawley. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
Typist: Marcus