Irises Meaning in English
word · lemma: iris
ˈaɪɹəsɪz
EYE-ruh-siz
ˈaɪɹɪsɪz
EYE-ri-siz
Definition
"Irises" can refer either to a type of colorful flower or to the colored part of the eye around the pupil.
Usage & Nuances
Plural of "iris". Can mean more than one iris flower or more than one iris in eyes. Context is important: "garden irises" for the flower, "blue irises" for eye color. Not a verb. Do not confuse with "irises" as an action—there is none.
Spanish: lirios - iris (del ojo)Portuguese (BR): íris (flor) - íris (olho)Portuguese (PT): íris (flor) - íris (olho)Chinese (Simplified): 鸢尾花 - 虹膜Chinese (Traditional): 鳶尾花 - 虹膜Hindi: आइरिस (फूल) - आँख की पुतलीArabic: سوسن (زهرة) - قزحية (عين)Bengali: আইরিশ ফুল - চোখের আইরিসRussian: ирисы (цветы) - радужки (глаза)Japanese: アイリス（花） - 虹彩（目）Vietnamese: hoa diên vĩ - mống mắtKorean: 아이리스(꽃) - 홍채(눈)Turkish: iris çiçekleri - iris (göz)Urdu: آئرس کے پھول - آئرس (آنکھ)Indonesian: bunga iris - iris (mata)
Example Sentences
My grandmother grows beautiful irises in her garden.
basic
The doctor checked both of my irises during the exam.
basic
There are many different colors of irises in the park.
basic
She has the brightest blue irises I've ever seen.
natural
Every spring, the irises bloom and cover the field with color.
natural
Did you notice how her irises look almost golden in the sunlight?
natural