Definition for GLAD'I-OLE

GLAD'I-OLE, n. [L. gladiolus, a dagger.]

A plant, the sword-lily, of the genus Gladiolus. The water gladiole is of the genus Butomus or flowering rush, and also of the genus Lobelia or cardinal flower. Cyc. Fam. of Plants.

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