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Irises

A plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See Iris (plant)).

📖 Definitions of "Irises"

noun

1
A plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See Iris (plant)).
2
The contractile membrane perforated by the pupil, which adjusts to control the amount of light reaching the retina, and which forms the colored portion of the eye (See Iris (anatomy)).
3
A diaphragm used to regulate the size of a hole, especially as a way of controlling the amount of light reaching a lens.
4
A rainbow, or other colourful refraction of light.

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