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fritillary definition

frit·il·lary (frit′'l er′ē; Brit fri til′ə ri)

noun pl. fritillaries -·lar′·ies

  1. any of a genus (Fritillaria) of perennial, bulbous plants of the lily family, with nodding, bell-shaped flowers
    also fritillaria frit′·il·lar′·i·a (frit′'l er′ē ə)
  2. any of certain medium-sized nymphalid butterflies, usually having brownish wings with silver spots on the undersides

Etymology: < ModL Fritillaria < L fritillus, dice box: from markings on the petals or wings

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fritillary Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • border: A Small pearl bordered fritillary was the most unusual.

Adjective modifier

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

Modifies a noun

  • butterfly: The high brown fritillary butterfly is found in these areas.

Noun used with modifier

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