1. the colored part of the eye that surrounds the pupil
Usage: anatomy
2. a tall plant with long narrow leaves and large colorful flowers
Usage: botany

Examples

• Her iris was a beautiful shade of green.
• The doctor examined the patient's iris for signs of injury.
• Blue irises are less common than brown ones.
• We planted purple irises along the garden border.
• The iris blooms in late spring.
• Yellow irises grew wild near the pond.
• Each iris flower has three petals and three sepals.