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1. (n.) gladiolus
any plant of the genus Gladiolus, of the iris family, native esp. to Africa, having erect, sword-shaped leaves and spikes of flowers in a variety of colors.
2. gladiolus
the middle segment of the sternum.
Etymology: (1560–70; < L: small sword, sword lily =gladi(us) sword +-olus -ole1)
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1. (noun) gladiolus, gladiola, glad, sword lily
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
2. (noun) gladiolus, corpus sternum
the large central part of the breastbone
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1. (noun) gladiolus
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
2. (noun) gladiolus
the middle portion of the sternum in some animals; the mesosternum
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