Gladiolus
(noun)
A perennial plant with tall spikes of showy, brightly colored flowers.
Origin:
From the latin word "gladius" meaning "sword" and refers to the shape of the leaves.
Examples:
- The gladiolus is a popular cut flower for bouquets and arrangements.
- The garden was full of gladiolus in shades of pink, purple and white.
- Gladiolus is also known as sword lily due to its sword-shaped leaves.
- She loved the tall spikes of bright gladiolus in her garden.
- The gladiolus is a state flower of Mississippi, USA.