FRITILLARY


Meaning of FRITILLARY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfri-tə-ˌler-ē ]

noun

( plural -lar·ies )

Etymology: New Latin fritillaria

Date: 1633

1. : fritillaria

2. : any of numerous nymphalid butterflies ( Argynnis, Speyeria, and related genera) that usually are orange with black spots on the upper side of both wings and silver spotted on the underside of the hind wing

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