1. Plural of iris; the colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil.
Usage: anatomy
2. Plural of iris; flowering plants with sword-shaped leaves and showy flowers, typically purple, blue, yellow, or white.
Usage: botany

Examples

• The doctor examined the patient's irids to check for signs of disease.
• Her irids were a striking shade of green.
• The garden was filled with blooming irids in shades of purple and gold.
• Irids are popular ornamental plants in landscaping.
• The photographer captured the delicate details of the irids in the flower bed.