irises

Meanings

• noun

  A type of flower that belongs to the Iridaceae family, characterized by their six petals, three of which are separated from the three sepals.

  - "The garden was filled with the vibrant colors of irises."
  - "Irises are often used as a symbol of royalty and wisdom."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with irises
apples , rises , dieses , surprises

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Variants

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irides , iris , irises , irised , irising , Iris , Irises , bearded iris , bearded irises , blue flag , blue flag iris , blue flag irises , blue flags , Japanese iris , Japanese irises

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Etymology

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The name iris comes from the Greek goddess Iris, who was the messenger of the gods and personified the rainbow.

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Trivia

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1. The iris is the national flower of Tennessee.

2. The word iris is derived from the Greek word for rainbow.

3. Irises come in a wide range of colors, including blue, purple, yellow, and white.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rainbow: Irises are often associated with the rainbow due to their vibrant colors and the Greek mythological connection to the goddess Iris, who was believed to personify the rainbow.

2. Symbolism: Irises are often used as symbols of royalty and wisdom due to their beauty and rarity.

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Culture

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Irises have been cultivated for their beauty and symbolism for thousands of years. They have been used in literature, art, and music, and are often associated with royalty, wisdom, and the rainbow. In Greek mythology, the goddess Iris was believed to have the power to change the color of her robe to match the rainbow.

How to Memorize "irises"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a garden filled with irises. Visualize their vibrant colors and the way their petals are arranged.
   - Visualize the Greek goddess Iris, with her wings and her ability to change the color of her robe to match the rainbow.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color purple with irises, as they are often used to represent this color.
   - Associate the Greek goddess Iris with irises, as they share the same name and are both associated with the rainbow.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Iris is a Rainbow-colored goddess' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a mental image of a garden filled with irises to help remember the definition.

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