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Word: Fritillary
Speech Type: Noun
mid 17th century: from modern Latin fritillaria, from Latin fritillus ‘dice box’ (probably with reference to the chequered corolla of the snake's head fritillary)
frɪˈtɪl(ə)ri
a Eurasian plant of the lily family, with hanging bell-like flowers.
Short Definition:Eurasian plant of lily family
a butterfly with orange-brown wings that are chequered with black.
Short Definition:butterfly with orange-brown wings that are chequered with black
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