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Squills Meaning in English

word · lemma: squill

skwɪlz
skwilz
skwˈɪl
skWIL

Definition

'Squills' are bulbous plants from the lily family, especially known for their medicinal use and star-shaped blue or white flowers. The most common variety is the sea squill, used in traditional medicine.

Usage & Nuances

'Squills' is rare in daily speech and used mainly in botany, herbal medicine, or gardening. Refers to multiple plants, but usually the Mediterranean sea squill. Not to be confused with 'squill' as a verb (not common).

Example Sentences

The squills are blooming in the garden.

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People use squills in traditional medicine.

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Squills have pretty blue flowers.

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Every spring, wild squills cover the forest floor.

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Her grandmother made syrup from dried squills.

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Botanists studied the medicinal properties of squills for years.

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