ˌfrid. ə lˈa(a)rēə noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin fritillus dice-cup + New Latin -aria; from the checkered markings of the petals
1. capitalized : a genus of bulbous herbs (family Liliaceae) of north temperate regions having mottled or checkered nodding flowers — see checkered lily , crown imperial
2. -s : any plant, bulb, or flower of the genus Fritillaria
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