IRIS
(noun, verb)
There are 4 meanings of the word
Iris.
Definitions
How to pronounce iris:
US
Iris - as a noun
Plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil which in turn controls the amount of light that enters the eye; it forms the colored portion of the eye
Diaphragm consisting of thin overlapping plates that can be adjusted to change the diameter of a central opening
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Iris - as a verb
(of an aperture, lens or door) to open or close in the manner of an iris.
Example Sentences
"The iris is the national flower of France."
"My grandmother has a beautiful iris garden."
"She has blue eyes with a hint of iris."
"I bought a painting of an iris at the art gallery."
"The iris of the camera adjusts to control the amount of light entering."
Word Game Points
Is IRIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, iris is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
IRIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is IRIS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, iris is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordIRIS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.
Is IRIS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, iris is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordIRIS has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.