Basic Details
Word: Gladiolus
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A tall flower with many blooms that grows from a bulb, often found in gardens.
Synonyms: Sword lily, Iris
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Gladiolus in full bloom: Referring to someone or something at their most beautiful or successful. Example: "Her performance last night was like a gladiolus in full bloom, captivating everyone."
- Take up the gladiolus: To take on a challenge or fight back against adversity. Example: "He decided to take up the gladiolus and stand up for his beliefs in the debate."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The garden was adorned with vibrant gladiolus flowers, each one reaching high towards the sky.
Example 2: My grandmother loves to plant gladiolus bulbs every spring, as they add colour to her flowerbeds.
Example 3: At the flower show, the gladiolus was awarded the prize for its stunning array of colours.
Fun Fact
Did you know that 'gladiolus' comes from the Latin word 'gladius,' which means sword? This is because the shape of its leaves resembles a sword.
Famous Quote
"Flowers are the music of the ground. From earth's lips, they speak." Edwin Curran
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "gladiolus" mean?
a) A type of tree
b) A tall flower
c) A kind of fruit
d) A type of animal
Answer: b) A tall flower
2. Which of these is a synonym of "gladiolus"?
a) Rose
b) Daffodil
c) Sword lily
d) Tulip
Answer: c) Sword lily
3. Which sentence uses "gladiolus" correctly?
a) The gladiolus danced in the wind.
b) The gladiolus is a beautiful flower.
c) The gladiolus swam in the pond.
d) The gladiolus runs fast.
Answer: b) The gladiolus is a beautiful flower.
4. Which idiom means being at your best?
a) Take up the gladiolus
b) Gladiolus in full bloom
c) Flower power
d) Bloom where you're planted
Answer: b) Gladiolus in full bloom
5. What is the opposite of "gladiolus"?
a) N/A
b) Tree
c) Fish
d) Rock
Answer: a) N/A
