any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated
Adjective:
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy;
"glad you are here"
"glad that they succeeded"
"gave a glad shout"
"a glad smile"
"heard the glad news"
"a glad occasion"