noun
gladiolus
Gladiolus (noun) means the middle part of the breastbone.
noun
1
The middle part of the breastbone.
2
Any plant of the genus Gladiolus, bearing sword-shaped leaves and striking flowers on spikes; a gladiola.
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin gladiolus (“little sword, sword lily”), the diminutive of gladius (“sword”). Compare Middle English gladiol, from which gladiole comes.
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What is the meaning of gladiolus?
"gladiolus" (noun) means the middle part of the breastbone.
What is another word for gladiolus?
Other words for "gladiolus" include glad, gladiola.
What are the different meanings of gladiolus?
"gladiolus" has 2 main meanings: 1. The middle part of the breastbone; 2. Any plant of the genus Gladiolus, bearing sword-shaped leaves and striking flowers on spikes; a gladiola.
