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fritillary

noun frit·il·lary \ˈfri-tə-ˌler-ē\
plural frit·il·lar·ies

Definition of FRITILLARY

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 of FRITILLARY

New Latin fritillaria
First Known Use: 1633

Rhymes with FRITILLARY

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