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gladiola

[ glad-ee-oh-luh ]

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Other Words From

  • gladi·olar adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of gladiola1

From Latin, neuter plural treated as if feminine singular
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Example Sentences

She calls it “petaling,” the application of individual petals from carnations, irises, gladiolas and the like.

"I signed the band right after the show, before I even cleaned away the gladiolas I had been pelted with from the stage by Morrissey," he said.

From BBC

If you've already had frost in your area, your gladiolas, dahlias, and cannas will likely have died back.

From Salon

For instance, his friend in Tuckahoe, N.Y., now enjoys her gladiolas popping up, tall and bright, and even multiplying, immediately after winter — a new occurrence.

Then, they silently walked through the streets carrying gladiolas.

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