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Definition of Fritillaria

1. Noun. Fritillary.

Definition of Fritillaria

1. n. A genus of liliaceous plants, of which the crown-imperial (Fritillaria imperialis) is one species, and the Guinea-hen flower (F. Meleagris) another. See Crown-imperial.

Definition of Fritillaria

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Medical Definition of Fritillaria

1. A genus of liliaceous plants, of which the crown-imperial (Fritillaria imperialis) is one species, and the Guinea-hen flower (F. Meleagris) another. See Crown-imperial. Origin: NL, fr. L. Fritillus dicebox: cf. F. Fritillaire. So named from the checkered markings of the petals. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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