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squill Synonyms

Another word for squill

Choosing another word for squill depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Any of various bulbous perennial flowering plants of the genus Scilla or related genera in the family Asparagaceae, native to Europe, Africa, and Asia, cultivated for their clusters of small, star-shaped or bell-shaped blue, purple, pink, or white spring blossoms.

Usage Example

"Carpets of blue squills bloomed beneath the deciduous trees in early spring."

Strongest
scilla

• noun (Context 2)

Any predatory marine crustacean of the order Stomatopoda (specifically the genus Squilla), more commonly known as a mantis shrimp, characterized by powerful raptorial forelimbs used to strike prey.

Strongest
stomatopod

• Nearby Words

squidlike
squiggle
squiggly
squill
squint
squinty
squire

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Squill. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/squill
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