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fritillaria
[ frit-l-air-ee-uh ]
noun
- any liliaceous plant of the genus Fritillaria, comprising bulbous herbs having drooping, bell-shaped flowers.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fritillaria1
1570–80; < New Latin, name of genus, equivalent to Latin fritill ( us ) dice box + -āria -ary
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Example Sentences
The Persian lily, Fritillaria Persica, which is nearly related to it, was made known almost about the same time.
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There are many kinds of Fritillaria, natives of the north temperate zone.
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The Guinea Hen (Fritillaria meleagris) has been so called from its petals being spotted like this bird.
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The Persian lily, fritillaria Persica, which is nearly related to it, was made known almost about the same time.
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One of the oddest and most beautiful flowers of our rich woodlands is the brown lily, or Fritillaria.
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