Fritillary Definition

frĭtl-ĕrē
fritillaries
noun
fritillaries
Any of a genus (Fritillaria) of perennial, bulbous plants of the lily family, with nodding, bell-shaped flowers.
Webster's New World
Any of certain medium-sized nymphalid butterflies, typically having brownish or orange wings with silver spots on the undersides.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • checkered lily

Other Word Forms of Fritillary

Noun

Singular:
fritillary
Plural:
fritillaries

Origin of Fritillary

  • New Latin Fritillāria genus name from Latin fritillus dice-box

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin fritillus (“dice-box”).

    From Wiktionary

Fritillary Sentence Examples

  • Dark Green fritillary Argynnis aglaja The dark green fritillary is very similar to the silver washed fritillary.

  • The pearl-bordered fritillary 's body is densely covered in hairs, which vary in color from brown to beige.

  • On a fine summer's day you may be rewarded by the sight of a white admiral, silver-washed fritillary or comma butterfly.

  • Butterflies, including meadow brown, common blue and dark green fritillary, add more color to the forest rides.

  • The college has a Deer Park, and some peaceful riverside walks, famous for the snakeshead fritillary lilies in the spring.

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