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sword lily

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Princeton's WordNet

  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. iris, flag, fleur-de-lis, sword lilynoun

    plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals

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  1. sword lily

    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. sword lily

    A sword lily, also known as gladiolus, is a type of flowering plant belonging to the iris family (Iridaceae), known for its long, sword-shaped leaves and tall spike of funnel-shaped, brightly colored flowers. The name "sword lily" is a literal translation of the plant's genus name, Gladiolus, from Latin "gladius" meaning "sword." They are popular as cut flowers and are often grown in gardens for ornamental purposes.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sword lily in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sword lily in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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