English dictionary

gladiolus

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated

noun.plant

Synonyms glad gladiola sword lily

Source: WordNet 3.0
the large central part of the breastbone

noun.body

Synonyms corpus sternum

Source: WordNet 3.0
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.

noun

Source: webster1913