iris

US /ˈaɪ.rɪs/
UK /ˈaɪ.rɪs/
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Iris

the flat, colored, ring-shaped membrane behind the cornea of the eye, with an adjustable circular opening (pupil) in the center

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Her blue iris sparkled in the sunlight.
Ihre blaue Iris funkelte im Sonnenlicht.
The pupil is the opening in the center of the iris.
Die Pupille ist die Öffnung in der Mitte der Iris.
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Iris

a plant with sword-shaped leaves and showy, colorful flowers, typically with three upright petals and three drooping sepals

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She planted purple irises along the garden path.
Sie pflanzte lila Iris entlang des Gartenwegs.
The vibrant colors of the iris flowers brightened the landscape.
Die leuchtenden Farben der Iris-Blüten erhellten die Landschaft.