'Gladioli' definitions:

Definition of 'Gladioli'

From: GCIDE
  • Gladiolus \Gla*di"o*lus\, n.; pl. L. Gladioli, E. Gladioluses. [L. See Gladiole.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. (Bot.) A genus of plants having bulbous roots and gladiate leaves, and including many species, some of which are cultivated and valued for the beauty of their flowers; the corn flag; the sword lily. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Anat.) The middle portion of the sternum in some animals; the mesosternum. [1913 Webster]