Noun: fritillary 'fri-tu,le-ree [N. Amer], fri'ti-lu-ree [Brit]
- Any liliaceous plant of the genus Fritillaria having nodding variously coloured flowers
"The fritillary's distinctive pattern gave it a whimsical, chess-like appearance";
- checkered lily [US]
- Butterfly with brownish wings marked with black and silver
"The fritillary's intricate wing patterns caught the photographer's eye"
Derived forms: fritillaries
Type of: brush-footed butterfly, bulbous plant, four-footed butterfly, nymphalid, nymphalid butterfly
Part of: Fritillaria, genus Fritillaria
Encyclopedia: Fritillary