Iris: meaning, definitions and examples

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iris

 

[ หˆaษชrษชs ]

Context #1

flower type

The iris is a genus of flowering plants with showy flowers, typically in shades of blue, purple, and white. Irises are popular in gardens and are known for their distinctive six-lobed flowers and sword-like leaves.

Synonyms

flowering plant, garden flower

Examples of usage

  • She planted irises in her garden.
  • The iris is often used in floral arrangements.
Context #2

anatomy

The iris is the colored part of the eye that controls the amount of light entering the eye by adjusting the size of the pupil. The iris can vary in color from person to person.

Synonyms

eye color part, pupil regulator

Examples of usage

  • Her eyes had beautiful blue irises.
  • The doctor examined the patient's iris for any abnormalities.

Translations

Translations of the word "iris" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รญris

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคˆเคฐเคฟเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Iris

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ iris

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ irys

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚คใƒชใ‚น (airisu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท iris

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ iris

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iris

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์ด๋ฆฌ์Šค (ailiseu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฒุญูŠุฉ ุงู„ุนูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duhovka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ duhovka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่™น่†œ (hรณngmรณ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกarenica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ regnbogi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜ (irisi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iris

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ iris

Word origin

The word 'iris' comes from the Greek word 'iris', meaning rainbow. This is due to the various colors of irises found in nature. The iris flower has been a symbol of wisdom, courage, and admiration in different cultures throughout history. In anatomy, the term 'iris' was first used in the 16th century to describe the colored part of the eye.