fritillary

• Nom désignant soit une plante liliacée à fleurs retombantes et multicolores, soit un papillon aux ailes brunâtres marquées de noir et d'argent.

A noun referring to either a type of liliaceous plant with nodding, variously colored flowers, or a butterfly with brownish wings marked with black and silver.

1. Liliaceous plantC1formal

   Any plant of the genus Fritillaria, characterized by nodding, bell-shaped flowers in various colors.

   Fritillaire (plante du genre Fritillaria)

   • The fritillary blooms in early spring with delicate purple flowers.
   • Gardeners often plant fritillaries for their unique, checkered petals.
   • A rare yellow fritillary was discovered in the alpine meadow.

   Synonymesfritillaria

2. Butterfly speciesC1formal

   A butterfly with brownish wings marked with black and silver patterns, belonging to the family Nymphalidae.

   Fritillaire (papillon)

   • The silver-washed fritillary is a common sight in European woodlands.
   • A fritillary butterfly landed on the wildflower.
   • Conservation efforts protect the habitat of the marsh fritillary.