释义 |
Noun: sword lily sord 'lilee- 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 coloured funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated
- gladiolus, gladiola, glad - Plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-coloured flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
- iris, flag, fleur-de-lis
Derived forms: sword lilies Type of: iridaceous plant Part of: genus Gladiolus, genus Iris Encyclopedia: Sword lily |