fritillaria

[ frit-l-air-ee-uh ]

/ ˌfrɪt lˈɛər i ə /

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noun

any liliaceous plant of the genus Fritillaria, comprising bulbous herbs having drooping, bell-shaped flowers.

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Origin of fritillaria

1570–80; <New Latin, name of genus, equivalent to Latin fritill(us) dice box + -āria-ary

The Persian lily, Fritillaria Persica, which is nearly related to it, was made known almost about the same time.
A History of Inventions, Discoveries, and Origins, Volume I (of 2)|Johann Beckman
There are many kinds of Fritillaria, natives of the north temperate zone.
Field Book of Western Wild Flowers|Margaret Armstrong
The Guinea Hen (Fritillaria meleagris) has been so called from its petals being spotted like this bird.
Plant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics|Richard Folkard
The Persian lily, fritillaria Persica, which is nearly related to it, was made known almost about the same time.
The Mosaic History of the Creation of the World|Thomas Wood

One of the oddest and most beautiful flowers of our rich woodlands is the brown lily, or Fritillaria.
The Wild Flowers of California: Their Names, Haunts, and Habits|Mary Elizabeth Parsons