gladiolus

Meanings

• noun

  A tall, elegant flower with a spike of bell-shaped flowers, typically red, white, or pink.

  - "The garden was filled with the vibrant colors of gladioli."
  - "Gladiolus is a popular flower for bouquets and arrangements."
  - "The gladiolus is a type of iris."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡlædɪˈoʊləs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gladiolus
meadows , beadows , lead us , read us

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Variants

List of all variants of gladiolus that leads to same result
gladioli , gladiolus , gladioluses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'gladiolus', meaning 'little sword'. Named for the sword-like leaves.

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Trivia

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1. Gladiolus is the national flower of Zimbabwe.

2. The gladiolus is also known as the 'sword lily'.

3. Gladioli are often used in cut flower arrangements due to their long stems and attractive colors.

4. The gladiolus is the birth flower for the month of August.

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Related Concepts

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1. Iris: Gladiolus is a type of iris, belonging to the Iridaceae family.

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Culture

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Gladiolus is often used as a symbol of strength and moral integrity. In Victorian times, it was given as a secret expression of infatuation or love.

How to Memorize "gladiolus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tall, elegant flower with a spike of bell-shaped flowers. Imagine the vibrant colors of red, white, or pink.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gladiolus' with the idea of strength and elegance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gladioli Are Red, White, and Pink' to remember the colors of gladiolus.

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