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Squill :: Squill (n.) A European bulbous liliaceous plant (Urginea, formerly Scilla, maritima), of acrid, expectorant, diuretic, and emetic properties used in medicine. Called also sea onion..

Covert :: Covert (a.) One of the special feathers covering the bases of the quills of the wings and tail of a bird. See Illust. of Bird.

Culverkey :: Culverkey (n.) An English meadow plant, perhaps the columbine or the bluebell squill (Scilla nutans)..

Calamus :: Calamus (n.) The horny basal portion of a feather; the barrel or quill.

Quill :: Quill (v. t.) To plaint in small cylindrical ridges, called quillings; as, to quill a ruffle..

Penknife :: Penknife (n.) A small pocketknife; formerly, a knife used for making and mending quill pens..

Twill :: Twill (v. t.) A quill, or spool, for yarn..

Squill :: Squill (n.) Any bulbous plant of the genus Scilla; as, the bluebell squill (S. mutans)..

Squillae :: Squillas (pl. ) of Squill.

Quill :: Quill (n.) The plectrum with which musicians strike the strings of certain instruments.

Peace :: Peace (v.) Exemption from, or subjection of, agitating passions; tranquillity of mind or conscience..

Sao :: Sao (n.) Any marine annelid of the genus Hyalinaecia, especially H. tubicola of Europe, which inhabits a transparent movable tube resembling a quill in color and texture..

Remiges :: Remiges (n. pl.) The quill feathers of the wings of a bird.

Blanquillo :: Blanquillo (n.) A large fish of Florida and the W. Indies (Caulolatilus chrysops). It is red, marked with yellow..

Rest :: Rest (n.) A state of quiet or repose; a cessation from motion or labor; tranquillity; as, rest from mental exertion; rest of body or mind..

Tranquilize :: Tranquilize (v. t.) Alt. of Tranquilliz.

Calmness :: Calmness (n.) The state of quality of being calm; quietness; tranquillity; self-repose.

Cop :: Cop (n.) A tube or quill upon which silk is wound.

Tranquillize :: Tranquillize (v. t.) To render tranquil; to allay when agitated; to compose; to make calm and peaceful; as, to tranquilize a state disturbed by factions or civil commotions; to tranquilize the mind..

Heart''s-ease :: Heart's-ease (n.) Ease of heart; peace or tranquillity of mind or feeling.

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