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gladiolus [ˌglædɪˈəʊləs] n pl -lus, -li [-laɪ], -luses
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) Also called sword lily gladiola any iridaceous plant of the widely cultivated genus Gladiolus, having sword-shaped leaves and spikes of funnel-shaped brightly coloured flowers 2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy the large central part of the breastbone [from Latin: a small sword, sword lily, from gladius a sword] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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Driving the growth in the industry are changes in lifestyles - for example, the trend toward ``life celebrations'' with colorful floral arrangements rather than funerals with standard carnations and gladioluses, as well as the increasing availability of exotic blossoms. On stage, she dispenses gifts, flings imported gladioluses into the audience and banters with the Ednaettes. Conroy's Flowers: The latest trends at this florist chain are baskets of mixed spring flowers including gladioluses, gerbera daisies, pompom dahlias, snapdragons and a yellow flower called salad aster used as filler, priced at $30. |
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