Iris

English

Noun

iris (plural: iris or irises)

1. The contractile membrane perforated by the pupil, and forming the colored portion of the eye.
   • See Wiktionary article on the part of the eye
2. A similar device in a camera.
3. A genus of flowering plants of the Iridaceae' family.
   • See Wiktionary article on the plant
4. (Greek Mythology) The messenger of the gods.
   • See Wiktionary article on the messenger

Plural use note

For multiple plants: iris. For multiple blossoms: irises.