die Iris
Translation
iris (eye), iris (flower)
Examples
Sie hat eine schöne blaue Iris.
She has a beautiful blue iris.
Im Garten blüht eine Iris.
An iris is blooming in the garden.
Grammar Patterns
die Iris: the iris The iris of the eye is blue.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Regenbogenhaut (iris of the eye), Schwertlilie (iris flower)
Etymology
From the Greek goddess 'Iris', the personification of the rainbow, alluding to the varied colours of the flower and the part of the eye.
Memory Tips
Imagine the Greek goddess Iris, who connects heaven and earth with a rainbow. Both the iris of the eye and the iris flower are known for their many colours, just like a rainbow.