What is the meaning of Gladiolus?

The center part of the sternum.

Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Gladiolus, having sword-shaped leaves and showy flowers on spikes; gladiola.

Dated form of gladiool (gladiolus, gladiola).

Synonym of miekkailija (plant)

Little sword, knife

Sword lily, gladiolus.

a gladiolus

a gladiolus

Source: wiktionary.org