irised

i·ris

I i

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahy-ris]
- /ˈaɪ rɪs/
- /ˈaɪə.rɪsd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-ris]
- /ˈaɪ rɪs/

Definitions of irised word

noun plural irised 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 irised Botany. any plant of the genus Iris, having showy flowers and sword-shaped leaves. Compare iris family. 1
noun plural irised a flower of this plant. 1
noun plural irised (initial capital letter) Classical Mythology. a messenger of the gods, regarded as the goddess of the rainbow. 1
noun plural irised a rainbow. 1
noun plural irised any appearance resembling a rainbow. 1

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Origin of irised

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 Irised

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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irised 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".

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Synonyms for irised

adj irised

pearly — like a pearl, especially in being white or lustrous; nacreous: her pearly teeth.
shimmering — a quivering or vibrating motion or image as produced by reflecting faint light or heat waves.
lustrous — having luster; shining; luminous: lustrous eyes.
opalescent — exhibiting a play of colors like that of the opal.
polychromatic — having or exhibiting a variety of colors.

All 8 Synonyms of irised