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Definition of Sword lily
1. Noun. 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.
Exact synonyms: Glad, Gladiola, Gladiolus
Generic synonyms: Iridaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Gladiolus
Generic synonyms: Iridaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Gladiolus
2. Noun. Plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals.
Exact synonyms: Flag, Fleur-de-lis, Iris
Generic synonyms: Iridaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Iris
Specialized synonyms: Bearded Iris, Beardless Iris, Bulbous Iris, Dwarf Iris, Iris Cristata, Gladdon, Gladdon Iris, Iris Foetidissima, Roast Beef Plant, Stinking Gladwyn, Stinking Iris, Iris Persica, Persian Iris, Iris Pseudacorus, Yellow Flag, Yellow Iris, Yellow Water Flag, Dwarf Iris, Iris Verna, Vernal Iris, Blue Flag, Iris Versicolor, Iris Virginica, Southern Blue Flag, English Iris, Iris Xiphioides
Generic synonyms: Iridaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Iris
Specialized synonyms: Bearded Iris, Beardless Iris, Bulbous Iris, Dwarf Iris, Iris Cristata, Gladdon, Gladdon Iris, Iris Foetidissima, Roast Beef Plant, Stinking Gladwyn, Stinking Iris, Iris Persica, Persian Iris, Iris Pseudacorus, Yellow Flag, Yellow Iris, Yellow Water Flag, Dwarf Iris, Iris Verna, Vernal Iris, Blue Flag, Iris Versicolor, Iris Virginica, Southern Blue Flag, English Iris, Iris Xiphioides
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sword Lily
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