1. Plural of iris; the colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil.
Usage: Medical/anatomical term; Standard plural form
2. Plural of iris; flowering plants of the genus Iris, known for their colorful petals.
Usage: Botanical term; Less common plural; 'irises' is more frequently used

Examples

• The ophthalmologist examined the iritides of both patients to check for inflammation.
• Different colored iritides can indicate various genetic traits.
• The garden displayed beautiful iritides in shades of purple and blue.
• Damage to the iritides can affect how the eye responds to light.
• She admired the delicate iritides blooming along the garden path.