iris
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English
4 letters
Common
Commonness #6,273
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Definitions
noun
diaphragm consisting of thin overlapping plates that can be adjusted to change the diameter of a central opening
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪɹʌs/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural irises
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed o
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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