Gladen \Gla"den\, n. [AS. gl[ae]dene, cf. L. gladius a sword.
   Cf. Gladiole.] (Bot.)
   Sword grass; any plant with sword-shaped leaves, especially
   the European Iris f[oe]tidissima. [Written also gladwyn,
   gladdon, and glader.]
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