noun
- a tall plant with sword-shaped leaves and spikes of colorful flowers, widely grown as an ornamental
Usage: Also called gladiolus (the Latin/scientific name, more common in formal contexts); Plural: gladiolas or gladiolae
Examples
- She arranged a bouquet of red and pink gladiolas for the wedding.
- The garden was filled with tall gladiolas swaying in the breeze.
- Gladiolas are popular cut flowers because they last a long time in a vase.
- He planted gladiola bulbs in the spring and enjoyed their blooms all summer.
- The florist recommended gladiolas as a striking addition to the centerpiece.