Gladioli: meaning, definitions and examples

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gladioli

 

[ หŒษกlรฆdษชหˆoสŠlaษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

flower species

Gladioli are a genus of flowering plants in the iris family. They are known for their tall flower spikes and colorful blooms, which often grow in clusters. These flowers are popular in gardens and as cut flowers in floral arrangements.

Synonyms

gladiolus, sword lily.

Examples of usage

  • She planted a garden full of vibrant gladioli.
  • The florist arranged a beautiful bouquet featuring pink gladioli.
  • At the flower show, gladioli were one of the main attractions.

Translations

Translations of the word "gladioli" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gladiolos

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

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gladiolen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gladiol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปะฐะดั–ะพะปัƒัะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gladiole

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒฉใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚ชใƒฉใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท glaรฏeul

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gladiolos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gladyol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธ€๋ผ๋””์˜ฌ๋Ÿฌ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบู„ูŠูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meฤรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ meฤรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰‘ๅ…ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gladiole

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gladiolus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะปะฐะดะธะพะปัƒั

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gladiolus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gladiolos

Etymology

The term 'gladiolus' originates from the Latin word 'gladiolus', which means 'little sword'. This name is derived from the shape of the leaves, which resemble a sword. Gladioli are native to Africa, Europe, and parts of the Mediterranean, and they have been cultivated since ancient times. They were used in Roman times for decoration and in gladiatorial games, where they symbolized strength and honor. Over centuries, horticulturalists have developed numerous hybrids, creating a wide variety of flower colors and shapes. Gladioli continue to be popular in gardens and floral displays, appreciated for their striking appearance and range of colors.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,388, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.