iris
ˈaɪrɪs
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Noun

1.
medicalcolored part of the eye controlling light entry
  • Her iris was a striking shade of blue.
aperture diaphragm pupil
2.
botanyplant with colorful flowers and long leaves
  • The garden was full of blooming iris.
flag fleur-de-lis
3.
photographyTECH.device controlling light in a camera lensTECH.
  • Adjust the iris to improve the photo's exposure.
aperture diaphragm
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Images of iris

  • iris: plant with colorful flowers and long leaves
    plant with colorful flowers and long leaves
  • iris: device controlling light in a camera lens
    device controlling light in a camera lens

Expressions with iris

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bearded irisn.
iris plant with hairy parts on its petals
The bearded iris blooms in late spring.
iris scanningn.
biometric identification using eye's iris patterns
Iris scanning is used at the airport for security.
iris outv.
end a scene with a closing iris effect
The director decided to iris out to conclude the scene.
iris diaphragmn.
adjustable device with plates controlling light in optical instruments
The iris diaphragm controls the amount of light entering the lens.
iris lorikeetn.
small parrot with bright plumage found in Indonesia
The iris lorikeet is native to the forests of Indonesia.
stinking irisn.
iris plant with foul smell, native to Europe
The stinking iris grows wild in the woods.

Origin of iris

Greek, iris (rainbow)

Terms related to iris

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iridologyanatomycolorcontroleyelightsightvisionbloomblossomflowergarden

Terms with iris included in their meaning

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eye colourn.
biology
pigmentation of the iris determining eye color
eye colorn.
biology
pigmentation of the iris in humans and animals
pupiln.
medical
opening in the center of the eye's iris
crocusn.
botany
type of flowering plant from the iris family
blue flagn.
wildflower
plant with blue-violet flowers belonging to the iris family
yellow flagn.
botany
iris plant with yellow flowers, native to Europe
angle-closure glaucoman.
medical
eye condition where iris blocks fluid drainage
aniridian.
medical
rare condition with underdeveloped iris in the eye

Examples of iris in a sentence

  • In bright light, the iris contracts to protect the eye.
  • She planted iris along the garden path.
  • The florist arranged iris in the bouquet.
  • The camera's iris was stuck, affecting the shot.
  • He adjusted the iris for better focus.

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  1. French:iris, diaphragme, ...
  2. German:Iris, Schwertlilie, ...
  3. Italian:iride, iris, ...
  4. Spanish:iris, lirio, ...
  5. Portuguese:íris, diafragma, ...
  6. Chinese:虹膜, 鸢尾花, ...
  7. Japanese:虹彩, アヤメ, ...
  8. Arabic:قُزَحِيَّة, سوسن, ...
  9. Hebrew:קַשְׁתִּית, אִירוּס, ...
  10. Russian:радужка, касатик, ...
  11. Ukrainian:райдужка, ірис, ...
  12. Hindi:आईरिस, रंगीन फूलों वाला पौधा, ...
Iris
aɪrɪs

Definition of Iris - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
namesfemale given name inspired by a flower
  • Iris attended the garden party.
blossom flower
2.
mythologyGreek goddess of the rainbow
  • Iris is known as the messenger of the gods in Greek mythology.
deity divinity goddess
3.
astronomyTECH.main belt asteroid in spaceTECH.
  • Scientists studied the orbit of Iris.
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Origin of Iris

Greek, iris (rainbow)

Terms related to Iris

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bloomblossombudfloragardenperennialpetalplantlegendmythOlympusrainbow

Examples of Iris in a sentence

  • The novel's protagonist is named Iris.
  • In ancient tales, Iris bridges heaven and earth.
  • Iris is often depicted with golden wings.
  • Iris was discovered in the 19th century by astronomers.
  • The telescope captured clear images of Iris.

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  1. French:Iris, ...
  2. German:Iris, ...
  3. Italian:Iris, Iride, ...
  4. Spanish:Iris, ...
  5. Portuguese:Iris, Íris, ...
  6. Chinese:艾瑞斯, 伊里斯, ...
  7. Japanese:アイリス, イリス, ...
  8. Arabic:آيرِس, إيرِس, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִירִיס, ...
  10. Russian:Айрис, Ирис, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Айріс, Іріда, ...
  12. Hindi:आइरिस, आईरिस, ...

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