gladiolus vs. gladiola
[glad-ee-oh-luhs]
/ ˌglæd iˈoʊ ləs /
noun
PLURAL
gladiolus, gladioli, gladioluses, gladioli.-
any plant of the genus Gladiolus, of the iris family, native especially to Africa, having erect, sword-shaped leaves and spikes of flowers in a variety of colors.
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Anatomy. the middle and largest segment of the sternum.
[glad-ee-oh-luh]
/ ˌglæd iˈoʊ lə /