FRITILLARY


Meaning of FRITILLARY in English

n. (pl. -ies) 1 any liliaceous plant of the genus Fritillaria, esp. snake's head, having pendent bell-like flowers. 2 any of various butterflies, esp. of the genus Argynnis, having red-brown wings chequered with black. [mod.L fritillaria f. L fritillus dice-box]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.