sea onion: Meaning and Definition of

sea' on"ion

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  1. Also calleda 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.
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