squill
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9.9
- noun
- /skwɪl/
- Archaic
:
escila
- The doctor recommended syrup of squill as a natural remedy for her cough.
- syrup of squill
Examples
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The pharmacist recommended a syrup containing squill as a remedy for his persistent cough.
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She studied the medicinal properties of squill in her herbal medicine course.
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Ancient physicians often prescribed squill to help clear mucus from the lungs.
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The herbalist recommended squill for its medicinal properties.
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Many people use squills to help with respiratory issues.
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For centuries, herbalists have used squill bulb dried and sliced to help patients breathe easier.
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Many expectorants contain squill as an ingredient for treating respiratory issues.
Synonyms
A Mediterranean plant with tall spikes of small white flowers and a bulb used as medicine
Compounds
A North American plant with blue-violet star-shaped flowers that lives for many years
- UK
A Mediterranean plant with tall spikes of small white flowers and a bulb used as medicine
How Medicinal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Squill comes from the old Greek name skilla, later Latin scilla, for a coastal plant whose bulb was used as a medicine. Because the dried bulb was a common remedy for coughs and chest problems, squill also means the sliced and dried bulb used to help clear mucus.