irises Meaning & Definition
What Does Irises Mean?
Irises is a noun that means plural of iris. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of iris. As a verb, it means (of an aperture, lens or door) To open or close in the manner of an iris.
Irises Definition (Noun)
- plural of iris
Pink- and apricot-coloured irises have also been bred in some species.
Irises as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of iris
Noun
- A plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See Iris (plant)).
- The contractile membrane perforated by the pupil, which adjusts to control the amount of light reaching the retina, and which forms the colored portion of the eye (See Iris (anatomy)).
- A diaphragm used to regulate the size of a hole, especially as a way of controlling the amount of light reaching a lens.
- A rainbow, or other colourful refraction of light.
- A constricted opening in the path inside a waveguide, used to form a resonator.
- The inner circle of an oscillated color spot.
Verb
- (of an aperture, lens or door) To open or close in the manner of an iris.
Synonyms of Irises
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Irises synonyms and antonyms →Irises in a Sentence
Pink- and apricot-coloured irises have also been bred in some species.
The flag irises are for the most part of the easiest culture and easily propagated.
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