FRITILLARIA


Meaning of FRITILLARIA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌfri-tə-ˈler-ē-ə, -ˈar- ]

noun

Etymology: New Latin, from Latin fritillus dice cup; from the markings of the petals

Date: 1664

: any of a widespread genus ( Fritillaria ) of bulbous herbs of the lily family with variably colored and often mottled or checkered flowers

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