Noun: gladiola ,gla-dee'ow-lu
- Any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly coloured funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated
"Tall gladiolas added vertical interest to the flower bed";
- gladiolus, glad [informal], sword lily
Derived forms: gladiolas
Type of: iridaceous plant
Part of: genus Gladiolus
Encyclopedia: Gladiola