iris
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈaɪrɪs/ · UK /ˈaɪərɪs/
iris means: The colored ring in your eye that controls how much light enters through the dark center.
noun
The colored ring in your eye that controls how much light enters through the dark center.
- Her iris is bright blue.
- The doctor examined both irises.
- The iris changes the size of the pupil in bright light.
A plant with tall leaves and large colorful flowers, often purple, blue, or yellow.
- A purple iris grows by the pond.
- We planted irises along the garden path.
- These irises usually bloom in late spring.
Questions about iris
What does iris mean?
The colored ring in your eye that controls how much light enters through the dark center.
What is iris in other languages?
Türkçe: iris · Español: iris · Français: iris · Deutsch: Iris · Italiano: iride · 日本語: 虹彩
How do you pronounce iris?
In American English /ˈaɪrɪs/; in British English /ˈaɪərɪs/.
How do you use iris in a sentence?
Her iris is bright blue. The doctor examined both irises.
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