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iris Synonyms & Antonyms

Phonetic codes: AY1 R AH0 S

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Iris as a Noun

1

A plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See Iris (plant)).

2

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)).

3

A diaphragm used to regulate the size of a hole, especially as a way of controlling the amount of light reaching a lens.

4

A rainbow, or other colourful refraction of light.

5

A constricted opening in the path inside a waveguide, used to form a resonator.

6

The inner circle of an oscillated color spot.

Iris as a Verb

1

(of an aperture, lens or door) To open or close in the manner of an iris.

Iris in a Sentence

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Words That Rhyme With Iris

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