Gladiolus Definition & Meaning

gladiolus
noun
  1. 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. the large central part of the breastbone

"Gladiolus" in song lyrics

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  • "acidanthera gladiolus"
    AOL — AOL
  • "growing gladiolus"
    AOL — AOL
  • "care and feeding of gladiolus"
    AOL — AOL

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