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- [ahy-ris]
- /ˈaɪ rɪs/
- /ˈaɪ.rɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-ris]
- /ˈaɪ rɪs/
Definitions of iris word
- noun plural iris Anatomy. the contractile, circular diaphragm forming the colored portion of the eye and containing a circular opening, the pupil, in its center. 1
- noun plural iris Botany. any plant of the genus Iris, having showy flowers and sword-shaped leaves. Compare iris family. 1
- noun plural iris a flower of this plant. 1
- noun plural iris (initial capital letter) Classical Mythology. a messenger of the gods, regarded as the goddess of the rainbow. 1
- noun plural iris a rainbow. 1
- noun plural iris any appearance resembling a rainbow. 1
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Origin of iris
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin Īris, īris < Greek Îris, îris rainbow, goddess of the rainbow, halo, iris flower or root, iridescent crystal; in some senses < New Latin < Greek: diaphragm of eye
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Parts of speech for Iris
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
iris popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
iris usage trend in Literature
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noun iris
- is — 3rd person singular present indicative of be.
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