Gladiolus (Noun)
Meaning 1
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The large central part of the breastbone.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The gladiolus, also known as the xiphoid process, is a cartilaginous structure that forms the lower end of the sternum.
- The doctor explained that the gladiolus is a small, sword-shaped piece of cartilage that serves as an attachment point for several muscles.
- In anatomy, the gladiolus refers specifically to the xiphoid process, which is the lowest part of the sternum.
- The gladiolus is a small, pointed projection at the bottom of the breastbone that can be felt just below the ribcage.
- During the surgical procedure, the surgeon carefully avoided damaging the gladiolus, which is a delicate and important part of the sternum.