iris

iride

Anello colorato intorno alla pupilla che regola quanta luce entra nell’occhio.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Espressioni comuni: blue iris, iris color, iris of something

iris, giaggiolo

Pianta con foglie lunghe e grandi fiori colorati, spesso viola, blu o gialli.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: fleur-de-lis

Espressioni comuni: purple iris, iris flower, iris bulbs