Definitions

1. noun

a bulbous perennial plant of the asphodel family, with leaves resembling those of the lily of the valley.

“The scilla plants were blooming in the garden, their delicate purple flowers a sight to behold.”

2. noun

an old name for the hyacinth, especially the grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum).

“In ancient times, the scilla was considered a symbol of good fortune and prosperity.”

3. noun

a genus of bulbous perennials in the family Asparagaceae.

“The scilla genus includes several species of flowering plants that are popular in gardens.”