gladiate

[ glad-ee-it, -eyt, gley-dee- ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. having the shape of a sword; sword-shaped.

gladiate

/ ˈɡleɪ-; ˈɡlædɪɪt; -ˌeɪt /

adjective

1. botany shaped like a sword

   gladiate leaves

Word History and Origins

Origin of gladiate¹

1785–95; < Latin gladi ( us ) sword + -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of gladiate¹

C18: from Latin gladius sword