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fritillary
noun frit·il·lary \ˈfri-tə-ˌler-ē\
plural frit·il·lar·ies
Definition of FRITILLARY
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: 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
Rhymes with FRITILLARY
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