fritillary

frit·il·lar·y

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [frit-l-er-ee]
- /ˈfrɪt lˌɛr i/
- /frˈɪtɪləri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [frit-l-er-ee]
- /ˈfrɪt lˌɛr i/

Definitions of fritillary word

noun plural fritillary any of several orange-brown nymphalid butterflies, usually marked with black lines and dots and with silvery spots on the undersides of the wings. 1
noun fritillary A Eurasian plant of the lily family, with hanging bell-like flowers. 1
noun fritillary any N temperate liliaceous plant of the genus Fritillaria, having purple or white drooping bell-shaped flowers, typically marked in a chequered pattern 0
noun fritillary any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genera Argynnis, Boloria, etc, having brownish wings chequered with black and silver 0
noun fritillary any of a genus (Fritillaria) of perennial, bulbous plants of the lily family, with nodding, bell-shaped flowers 0
noun fritillary any of certain medium-sized nymphalid butterflies, usually having brownish wings with silver spots on the undersides 0

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Origin of fritillary

First appearance:

before 1625

One of the 42% oldest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1625-35; See origin at fritillaria

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Parts of speech for Fritillary

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fritillary popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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