Sword lily Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun 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 colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated
   gladiolus; glad; gladiola.
   
2. noun plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
   iris; flag; fleur-de-lis.
   

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