Gladiola: meaning, definitions and examples
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gladiola
[ หษกlรฆdษชoสlษ ]
flower type
Gladiola, commonly known as gladiolus, refers to a genus of flowering plants in the iris family. These plants are characterized by their tall flower spikes and colorful blooms, which can vary in color from white to deep purple. Gladioluses are popular in gardens and floral arrangements due to their striking appearance and variety. They are often grown as cut flowers and have a long vase life. The blooms typically open in succession from the bottom upwards, creating a cascading effect.
Synonyms
gladiolus, sword lily.
Examples of usage
- I planted a row of gladiolas in my garden.
- The bouquet included vibrant gladiolas and daisies.
- She won first prize for her gladiola display at the flower show.
Translations
Translations of the word "gladiola" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gladiola
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเฅเคกเคฟเคฏเฅเคฒเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Gladiolen
๐ฎ๐ฉ gladiol
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะปะฐะดะธะพะปัั
๐ต๐ฑ gladioล
๐ฏ๐ต ใฐใฉใใฃใชใฉใน
๐ซ๐ท gladiola
๐ช๐ธ gladiolo
๐น๐ท gladyol
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธ๋ผ๋์ฌ๋ฌ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุงูุฏูููุณ
๐จ๐ฟ meฤรญk
๐ธ๐ฐ meฤรญk
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅ ฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ gladiole
๐ฎ๐ธ gladiola
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะปะฐะดะธะพะปัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแฃแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gladiola
๐ฒ๐ฝ gladiolo
Etymology
The word 'gladiola' is derived from the Latin word 'gladius,' meaning 'sword,' due to the sword-like shape of its leaves. The genus Gladiolus was first described by the botanist Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century. Gladiolus species are native to Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean region, and they have been cultivated and hybridized extensively, leading to the wide variety of forms and colors available today. Historically, gladiolas have been associated with the gladiators of ancient Rome, symbolizing strength and integrity. The term 'gladiolus' was first used in the context of botanical classification in the early 1800s, marking its establishment in horticulture.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,586, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.