Synonyms of sword lily

Noun


1. gladiolus, gladiola, glad, sword lily, iridaceous plant

usage: 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

2. iris, flag, fleur-de-lis, sword lily, iridaceous plant

usage: plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals

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