cecilia

/səˈsɪliə/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a feminine given name, or the name of a saint and a martyr

“The main character in the song ‘I Want You Back’ by The Jackson 5 is named Cécilia.”

2. noun

a genus of flowering plants, native to South America

“Cecilia, a species of flowering plant, was discovered by the local botanist.”

Synonyms

  • Cecile
  • Cecily