gladioluses

Meanings

• noun

  A type of perennial plant with tall, flowering spikes.

  - "The garden was filled with the vibrant colors of gladioluses."
  - "Gladioluses are often used in bouquets and arrangements."
  - "Can you identify the different colors of gladioluses in this picture?"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gladioluses
roses , proses , poses

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Variants

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gladioli , gladiolus , gladioluses

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Etymology

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The name gladiolus comes from the Latin word 'gladius', which means sword, due to the sword-like shape of the leaves.

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Trivia

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1. Gladioluses are native to South Africa and were first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753.

2. Gladioluses are members of the Iridaceae family.

3. The tallest gladiolus on record measured over 11 feet (3.35 meters) tall.

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Related Concepts

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1. Asiatic lilies: Both gladioluses and Asiatic lilies are popular flowers for bouquets and arrangements.

2. Perennial plants: Gladioluses are a type of perennial plant, meaning they live for more than two years.

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Culture

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Gladioluses have cultural significance in various parts of the world. In South Africa, they are the national flower and are used to represent friendship and peace. In Christian symbolism, gladioluses represent the martyr's sword and are used to represent the purity and integrity of the faithful.

How to Memorize "gladioluses"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize gladioluses, visualize a tall, sword-like plant with colorful, flowering spikes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name gladiolus with the word sword to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Gladiolus is a sword-like plant with beautiful flowers'.

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