gladiolus

Noun

Meaning

A genus of plants having bulbous roots and gladiate leaves, and including many species, some of which are cultivated and valued for the beauty of their flowers; the corn flag; the sword lily.

The middle portion of the sternum in some animals; the mesosternum.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

glad gladiola sword lily corpus sternum daisy buttercup aster azalea columbine dogwood iris allium amaryllis begonia camellia
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Antonyms

pale yellow

Hypernyms

bone os iridaceous plant

Related terms

gladiator

Phrases with the word

water gladiolus

Derivatives

gladioli gladioluses

Examples

Hibiscus, lilies, and gladiolus provide a cosy floral backdrop to this happy yard. Source: Internet

The altar setting for the outdoor ceremony was created with twin spiral iron pieces topped with massive arrangements of blush pink gladiolus, cascading bear grass and magnolia leaf accents; with blue skies reflecting in the pond for the backdrop. Source: Internet

Elegant arrangements of fresh hydrangeas and gladiolus were made by the bride’s aunt, Patricia Sinclair of Austin, Texas. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

gladiole gladioli gladiolin Gladish gladite gladius