Scilla

[ sil-uh; Italian sheel-lah ]

noun

1. modern name of Scylla.

scilla

/ ˈsɪlə /

noun

1. any liliaceous plant of the genus Scilla, of Old World temperate regions, having small bell-shaped flowers See also squill

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scilla¹

C19: via Latin from Greek skilla; compare squill

Example Sentences

Small bulbs such as scilla, glory-of-the-snow and even cyclamen might get established there.

From Seattle Times

The most popular bulbs for fall planting include daffodils, crocus, snowdrop, hyacinth, tulips, scilla, fritillaria, allium, irises and gladiolus.

From Washington Times

Small bulbs work well in the tight spaces between tree roots, including such March and April bloomers as chionodoxa, scilla and Iris reticulata.

From Washington Post

I always thought too little of the crocus because of my interest in other specialty bulbs — the snowdrop, muscari and scilla, for example — but this year I have had a change of heart.

From Washington Post

From there, follow the Spring Walk — lined with witch hazel, scilla, crocus and more — to the eight-acre Woodland Gardens.

From Washington Post