Gladiola: meaning, definitions and examples

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gladiola

 

[ หˆษกlรฆdษชoสŠlษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gladiola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฒเฅ‡เคกเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เคฒเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gladiolen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gladiol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปะฐะดะธะพะปัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gladioล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒฉใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚ชใƒฉใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gladiola

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gladiolo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gladyol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธ€๋ผ๋””์˜ฌ๋Ÿฌ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบู„ุงูŠุฏูˆู„ูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meฤรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ meฤรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰‘ๅ…ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gladiole

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gladiola

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะปะฐะดะธะพะปัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒšแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gladiola

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.