Definitions for Gladiolus
ˌglæd iˈoʊ ləsglad·i·o·lus

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gladiolus, gladiola, glad, sword lilynoun

   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. gladiolus, corpus sternumnoun

   the large central part of the breastbone

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1. gladiolusnoun

   The center part of the sternum.

2. gladiolusnoun

   Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Gladiolus, having sword-shaped leaves and showy flowers on spikes; gladiola.

3. Etymology: From gladiolus, diminutive of gladius.

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1. Gladiolus

   Gladiolus (from Latin, the diminutive of gladius, a sword) is a genus of perennial cormous flowering plants in the iris family (Iridaceae).It is sometimes called the 'sword lily', but is usually called by its generic name (plural gladioli).The genus occurs in Asia, Mediterranean Europe, South Africa, and tropical Africa. The center of diversity is in the Cape Floristic Region. The genera Acidanthera, Anomalesia, Homoglossum, and Oenostachys, formerly considered distinct, are now included in Gladiolus.

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1. gladiolus

   A gladiolus is a type of flowering plant in the iris family (Iridaceae). They are perennial plants known for their long, sword-shaped leaves and brightly colored, funnel-shaped flowers that bloom from the bottom up. Gladiolus are native to South Africa, Mediterranean Europe, Asia and Tropical Africa but are cultivated worldwide for their beauty and use in cut-flower arrangements. The term gladiolus is derived from the Latin word 'gladius' meaning sword, referring to the shape of its leaves.

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1. Gladiolusnoun

   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. Gladiolusnoun

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

3. Etymology: [L. See Gladiole.]

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1. Gladiolus

   Gladiolus is a genus of perennial bulbous flowering plants in the iris family. It is sometimes called the 'Sword lily', but usually by its generic name. The genus is distributed in Mediterranean Europe, Asia, Tropical Africa and South Africa. The center of diversity of the genus is located in the Cape Floristic Region, where most species were discovered. The genera Oenostachys, Homoglossum, Anomalesia and Acidanthera, traditionally considered independent entities, currently are included in Gladiolus.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Gladiolus in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Gladiolus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Gladiolus
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gladiolus
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladiolus
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gladiolus
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Gladiolus