iris
word
/ˈaɪɹəs/
Y-ris
/ˈaɪɹɪs/
Y-ris
Definition
The iris is the colored part of your eye that controls how much light enters. 'Iris' is also the name of a type of flower with large, colorful petals.
Usage & Nuances
'Iris' refers both to an anatomical part and a flower. In anatomy, use 'the iris' for eyes; in botany, use 'an iris' or 'irises' for the plant. Don't confuse with 'pupil' (black center of the eye). Both uses are formal and scientific.
Spanish: iris (ojo) - lirio (flor)Portuguese (BR): íris (olho) - íris (flor) - lírio (flor)Portuguese (PT): íris (olho) - íris (flor) - lírio (flor)Chinese (Simplified): 虹膜（眼睛）- 鸢尾花（花）Chinese (Traditional): 虹膜（眼睛）- 鳶尾花（花）Hindi: आईरिस (आँख) - आईरिस (फूल)Arabic: قزحية (العين) - زهرة السوسنBengali: আইরিস (চোখের অংশ) - আইরিস (ফুল)Russian: радужка (глаза) - ирис (цветок)Japanese: 虹彩（こうさい） - アイリス（花）Vietnamese: mống mắt - hoa diên vĩKorean: 홍채 - 아이리스 (꽃)Turkish: iris (gözün rengi kısmı) - süsen (çiçek)Urdu: آئرس (آنکھ کا حصہ) - آئرس (پھول)Indonesian: iris (bagian mata) - bunga iris
Example Sentences
I got an up-close photo of the cat’s iris—it looks amazing!
natural
My grandma grows irises every spring—they're her favorite flowers.
natural
Doctors check the iris for signs of disease during an eye exam.
natural
The iris controls how much light enters your eye.
basic
She has blue irises.
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The garden is full of purple irises.
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