gladiool

== Dutch == === Alternative forms === gladiolus (dated) === Etymology === From Latin gladiolus, a diminutive form of gladius (“sword”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌɣlaː.diˈoːl/ Hyphenation: gla‧di‧ool Rhymes: -oːl === Noun === gladiool f or m (plural gladiolen, diminutive gladiooltje n) any of several flowering plants, of the genus Gladiolus, having sword-shaped leaves and showy flowers on spikes; gladiolus, gladiola Synonym: zwaardlelie (derogatory) an idiot, fool, nitwit; generally preceded by a pejorative adjective such as achterlijk ==== Derived terms ==== de dood of de gladiolen === References === Etymologiebank entry