Gladiolus: meaning, definitions and examples

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gladiolus

 

[ หˆษกlรฆdษชษ™lษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

flower type

The gladiolus is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family, known for their tall spikes of colorful trumpet-shaped flowers. These plants are commonly grown as garden flowers and are popular in floral arrangements due to their vibrant colors and striking appearance.

Synonyms

glad, sword flower, sword lily

Examples of usage

  • She arranged a bouquet with gladiolus and roses.
  • The gladiolus bloomed beautifully in the summer garden.
  • He presented her with a stunning gladiolus bouquet.

Translations

Translations of the word "gladiolus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gladiolo

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

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gladiolen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gladiol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปะฐะดั–ะพะปัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gladiolus

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒฉใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚ชใƒฉใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท glaรฏeul

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 gladiolus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะปะฐะดะธะพะปัƒั

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gladiol

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gladiolo

Etymology

The word 'gladiolus' comes from the Latin word 'gladius', which means 'sword'. This reference is in relation to the shape of the plant's leaves, which are long and blade-like. The genus was first described by the botanist Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century. Gladiolus species are native to Africa, and they have been cultivated in gardens for their attractive flowers since ancient times. Their popularity rose during the Victorian era when they were used not only for ornamental purposes but also to convey meanings in the language of flowers. Thus, they symbolize strength, integrity, and infatuation, making them a favorite choice for bouquets and floral arrangements. Today, they are grown globally and are available in many hybrids and cultivars, showcasing a wide array of colors and flower forms.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,939 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.