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cicely

1

[ sis-uh-lee ]

noun

, plural cic·e·lies.
  1. a plant, Myrrhis odorata, of the parsley family, having a fragrant aroma and sometimes used as a potherb.


Cicely

2

[ sis-uh-lee ]

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Cecilia.

cicely

/ ˈsɪsəlɪ /

noun

  1. short for sweet cicely
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of cicely1

1590–1600; < Latin seseli < Greek séselis, séseli hartwort, respelling through influence of proper name Cicely
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cicely1

C16: from Latin seselis, from Greek, of obscure origin; influenced in spelling by the English proper name Cicely
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Example Sentences

Nothing was too large for Cicely's good-will, nothing too small.

I haven't seen it, but from what Cicely says I should say there are heaps and heaps.

Charles stooped and caught up Cicely from the ground in his arms and kissed her.

Cicely laid one cold, trembling, finger upon her cousin's lips.

Cicely was at her side with lips and cheeks devoid of colour.

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