Gladiolus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡlædɪˈəʊləs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gladiolus is a noun meaning (anatomy) The center part of the sternum.
Meaning
(anatomy) The center part of the sternum.
More Meanings
- Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Gladiolus, having sword-shaped leaves and showy flowers on spikes; gladiola.
Example Sentences
Hester Earle and Violet Wayne were moving about the aisle with bundles of wheat-ears and streamers of ivy, for the harvest thanksgiving was shortly to be celebrated, while the vicar stood waiting for their directions on the chancel steps with a great handful of crimson gladioli.
Word Forms
- gladioli
- gladioluses
- gladiola
- gladiole
Related Words
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