Definition of fritillary
fritillaries
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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Origin and Etymology of fritillary
New Latin fritillaria
First Known Use: 1633
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