fritillaria

[ frit-l-air-ee-uh ]

/ ˌfrɪt lˈɛər i ə /

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

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

One of the oddest and most beautiful flowers of our rich woodlands is the brown lily, or Fritillaria.
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The Persian lily, fritillaria Persica, which is nearly related to it, was made known almost about the same time.
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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.
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We have a number of species of Fritillaria, most of them with beautiful flowers.
The Wild Flowers of California: Their Names, Haunts, and Habits|Mary Elizabeth Parsons