'Gladiole' definitions:

Definition of 'Gladiole'

From: GCIDE
  • Gladiole \Glad"i*ole\, n. [L. gladiolus a small sword, the sword lily, dim. of gladius sword. See Glaive.] (Bot.) A lilylike plant, of the genus Gladiolus; -- called also corn flag. [1913 Webster]