iris
//ˈaɪ.rɪs//
Noun
irisSingular
irisesPlural
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The colored, circular part of the eye surrounding the pupil that controls the amount of light entering the eye.
The iris controls how much light enters the eye.
Synonym
Noun
irisSingular
irisesPlural
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A flowering plant of the genus Iris, typically having sword-shaped leaves and showy flowers with three upright petals and three drooping sepals.
The purple irises in the garden are blooming beautifully this spring.