iris
Translation
iris (eye), iris (flower)
Examples
She has beautiful blue irises.
She has beautiful blue irises.
We planted irises in the garden.
We planted irises in the garden.
Grammar Patterns
((an iris)) the colored circular part of the eye, or a type of flower She has beautiful blue irises.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (eye) pupil surroundings; (flower) flag, fleur-de-lis
Etymology
From Greek 'iris', meaning 'rainbow', also the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The flower and eye part were named for their varied colours.
Memory Tips
Imagine a rainbow (iris in Greek) in someone's eye, or a flower as colorful as a rainbow.