Definition of "gloriosa" [‖Glo•ri•o•sa]

• A genus of climbing plants with very showy lilylike blossoms, natives of India. (noun)

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• "VILLUP.RAM: Cultivation of a medicinal plant termed gloriosa superba (kanvazhi kizhangu in Tamil) will be quite a rewarding proposition, according to P. David Raja Beula, Assistant Director of Horticulture Department, Thiruvennainallur."
• "Broad-leaved cannas, hostas, deep orange dahlias, fiery crocosmias and tender bulbs such as gloriosa will all add heat to the scene, while plants of architectural interest such as Fatsia japonica, palms, cordyline and phormium can all add to that tropical feel."
• "Tell her that their floral arrangements will be pink roses, hyacinth and gloriosa lilies."