Iris ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Iris ( noun )

1. A colored ring around the pupil of the eye.
2. A flat, ring-shaped muscle in the eye that controls the size of the pupil and the amount of light entering the eye.
3. A perennial plant with showy flowers, typically blue, purple, yellow, or white.
4. A part of the eye that controls the amount of light entering the eye and helps focus the eye on an object.

Origin:

From latin iris, from greek iris "rainbow, iris (plant),".

Examples:

1. The iris of her eyes was a deep brown.
2. The iris of the eye is responsible for adjusting the amount of light entering the eye.
3. She has a beautiful iris garden.
4. The iris flower is the state flower of Tennessee.
5. The iris scanner is a security feature on many smartphones that uses the unique pattern of your iris to unlock the device.

(As a verb)

Iris ( verb )

1. A colored ring around the pupil of the eye.
2. A flat, ring-shaped muscle in the eye that controls the size of the pupil and the amount of light entering the eye.
3. A perennial plant with showy flowers, typically blue, purple, yellow, or white.
4. A part of the eye that controls the amount of light entering the eye and helps focus the eye on an object.

Origin:

From latin iris, from greek iris "rainbow, iris (plant),".

Examples:

1. The iris of her eyes was a deep brown.
2. The iris of the eye is responsible for adjusting the amount of light entering the eye.
3. She has a beautiful iris garden.
4. The iris flower is the state flower of Tennessee.
5. The iris scanner is a security feature on many smartphones that uses the unique pattern of your iris to unlock the device.