plural fritillaries
Definition of fritillary
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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The first known use of fritillary was in 1633
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