fritillaria

[ frit-l-air-ee-uh ]

noun

1. any liliaceous plant of the genus Fritillaria, comprising bulbous herbs having drooping, bell-shaped flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fritillaria¹

1570–80; < New Latin, name of genus, equivalent to Latin fritill ( us ) dice box + -āria -ary

Example Sentences

The Persian lily, Fritillaria Persica, which is nearly related to it, was made known almost about the same time.

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There are many kinds of Fritillaria, natives of the north temperate zone.

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The Guinea Hen (Fritillaria meleagris) has been so called from its petals being spotted like this bird.

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The Persian lily, fritillaria Persica, which is nearly related to it, was made known almost about the same time.

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One of the oddest and most beautiful flowers of our rich woodlands is the brown lily, or Fritillaria.

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