squill-gee

Meaning

squill-gee means a European bulbous liliaceous plant, of the genus Scilla, used in medicine for its acrid, expectorant, diuretic, and emetic properties. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

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