iris
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/aɪɹɪs/
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/ʌɪɹɪs/
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/ˈaɪ.ɹɪs/
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[əɪɹɪs]
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- (botany) A plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See w:Iris (plant) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia).
- (anatomy) The contractile membrane perforated by the pupil, which adjusts to control the amount of light reaching the retina, and which forms the colored portion of the eye (See w:Iris (anatomy) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia).
- (photography, cinematography) A diaphragm used to regulate the size of a hole, especially as a way of controlling the amount of light reaching a lens.
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Iris
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- (Greek god) A messenger of the gods, and goddess of rainbows.
- A en given name; a flower name used since the end of the 19th century.
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