la-đơn

Bà tôi trồng nhiều la-đơn trong vườn.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Gladiolus: A flowering plant of the iris family, characterized by tall spikes of brightly colored, funnel-shaped flowers and sword-shaped leaves. The term is a direct loanword from French ("glaïeul").

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bà tôi trồng nhiều la-đơn trong vườn. (My grandmother grows many gladiolus in the garden.)
  • Những bông la-đơn màu đỏ rất nổi bật. (The red gladiolus flowers are very striking.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "la-đơn" is primarily used in botanical or gardening contexts. It is less common in everyday modern Vietnamese, where the more general term "hoa lay ơn" is often used for the same plant.

Variants and Related Words

• Hoa lay ơn (n): Gladiolus. This is the more commonly used Vietnamese term.
  • Hoa lay ơn thường được dùng để cắm bình. (Gladiolus are often used for flower arrangements.)

Synonyms

• Gladiolus: The standard English name for the plant.
• Sword lily: A common English nickname for gladiolus, referring to the shape of its leaves.

Notes on Usage

• "La-đơn" is a dated, technical loanword. For clear communication, especially with younger speakers, "hoa lay ơn" is recommended.
• It is typically used as a singular noun (e.g., - a gladiolus plant) but can refer collectively to multiple plants.