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Definition of Urginea
1. Noun. Mediterranean liliaceous plants; sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae.
Exact synonyms: Genus Urginea
Generic synonyms: Liliid Monocot Genus
Group relationships: Family Liliaceae, Liliaceae, Lily Family
Member holonyms: Sea Onion, Sea Squill, Squill, Urginea Maritima
Generic synonyms: Liliid Monocot Genus
Group relationships: Family Liliaceae, Liliaceae, Lily Family
Member holonyms: Sea Onion, Sea Squill, Squill, Urginea Maritima
Medical Definition of Urginea
1. The bulbs of Urginea indica (Indian squill) and Urginea maritima (white or Mediterranean squill); the source of squill. Origin: L. Urgeo, to press, referring to the shape of the seeds (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Urginea
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