squilla

[ skwil-uh ]
/ ˈskwɪl ə /

noun, plural squil·las, squil·lae [skwil-ee] /ˈskwɪl i/.

mantis shrimp.

Origin of squilla

From Latin, dating back to 1650–60; see origin at squill

Words nearby squilla

squiffed, squiffy, squiggle, squilgee, squill, squilla, squillagee, squillion, squinancy, squinch, squinny

British Dictionary definitions for squilla

squilla
/ (ˈskwɪlə) /

noun plural -las or -lae (-liː)

any mantis shrimp of the genus Squilla

Word Origin for squilla

C16: from Latin squilla shrimp, of obscure origin