gladiola | ||
1. | [ noun ] (botany) 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 | |
Synonyms: | sword_lily gladiolus | |
Related terms: | iridaceous_plant genus_Gladiolus | |
Similar spelling: |
gladiolus Gledhill |