sea onion

noun

1. Also called sea squill. a Mediterranean plant, Urginea maritima, of the lily family, yielding medicinal squill.
2. a squill, Scilla verna, of the Isle of Wight, having narrow leaves and clusters of violet flowers.

sea onion

noun

1. another name for sea squill

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea onion¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

So, also, a sea-onion was often hung in the doorway, with a like object.

From Project Gutenberg

These plants are known to the public as Meerzwiebel (sea onion or squill), but they are only related to that plant in appearance.

From Project Gutenberg