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gladiolus vs. gladiola

[ glad-ee-oh-luhs ]
noun,
  1. 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.
  2. the middle and largest segment of the sternum.
[ glad-ee-oh-luh ]

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