ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Gladiolus

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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

  1. 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.

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