Iris Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Iris

Meaning 1 : diaphragm consisting of thin overlapping plates that can be adjusted to change the diameter of a central opening

    Synonyms : iris diaphragm
Meaning 2 : plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals

    Synonyms : flag,  fleur-de-lis,  sword lily
Meaning 3 : muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil which in turn controls the amount of light that enters the eye; it forms the colored portion of the eye


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