fritillary

UK
/ˈfrɪtɪləri/
US
/ˈfrɪtɪˌlɛri/

Translations

fritillaryadjective
more fritillary
Comp.
most fritillary
Super.
UK
/frɪˈtɪl.ə.ri/
US
/frɪˈtɪl.ɛri/
Used attributively to describe butterflies, flowers, or checkered patterns connected with fritillaries
fritillarynoun
fritillaries
pl
UK
/ˈfrɪtɪləri/
US
/ˈfrɪtɪˌlɛri/
The fritillary is a type of flowering plant known for its bell-shaped blooms.
Фритиллярия — это вид цветущего растения, известного своими колоколообразными цветками.
The fritillary butterfly is known for its striking orange and black patterns.
Бабочка перламутровка известна своими яркими оранжевыми и черными узорами.
Synonyms
crown imperial (common name for some Fritillaria)
snake's-head fritillary
fritillary butterfly
brush-footed butterfly

Definitions

fritillaryadjective
Relating to or characteristic of fritillary butterflies, fritillary plants, or their distinctive checkered patterns
The gardener ordered several fritillary bulbs for the shaded corner of the plot.
fritillarynoun
A type of butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae, known for their orange and black patterns.
The garden was filled with the vibrant colors of the fritillary as it fluttered from flower to flower.
A plant of the genus Fritillaria, known for its bell-shaped flowers, often with a checkered pattern.
The fritillary bloomed beautifully in the spring, adding a unique pattern to the garden.
A checkered or tessellated pattern resembling that on some fritillary petals or butterfly wings
The border of the manuscript was decorated with a delicate fritillary of red and gold.