iris

Meanings

• noun

  A type of flower belonging to the Iridaceae family, characterized by its vibrant colors and distinctive three sepals and three petals.

  - "The garden was filled with beautiful irises."
  - "Iris is the state flower of Tennessee."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈaɪɹɪs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780180"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with iris
hives , ives , rives

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Variants

List of all variants of iris that leads to same result
irides , iris , irises , irised , irising , Iris , Irises , iris diaphragm , iris diaphragms , bearded iris , bearded irises , blue flag , blue flag iris , blue flag irises , blue flags , Japanese iris , Japanese irises , Dame Iris Murdoch , Dame Jean Iris Murdoch , Murdoch

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Etymology

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The name iris comes from the Greek goddess Iris, who was the personification of the rainbow.

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Trivia

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1. The iris is the national flower of South Africa.

2. The name 'iris' is derived from the Greek word 'iris', which means 'rainbow'.

3. The iris is a popular flower in gardens around the world and comes in a wide variety of colors.

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Related Concepts

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1. Iridaceae: The Iridaceae family, also known as the iris family, is a large and diverse group of flowering plants that includes over 600 genera and 6,000 species.

2. Rainbow: The iris flower gets its name from the Greek goddess Iris, who was the personification of the rainbow.

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Culture

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The iris is a popular flower in literature and art, often symbolizing royalty and wisdom. In ancient Greece, the iris was also associated with the goddess Iris, who served as a messenger between the gods.

How to Memorize "iris"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the meaning of the word 'iris', visualize a beautiful flower with three sepals and three petals, often vibrant in color.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'iris' with the Greek goddess Iris, who was the messenger of the gods and the personification of the rainbow.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I Remember Iris Is A Rainbow' to help remember the meaning of the word 'iris'.

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