iris Synonyms
Another word for iris
• noun (Context 1)
A plant of a widespread genus (Iris) native to the North Temperate Zone, characterized by long, sword-shaped leaves and large, showy, typically brightly colored flowers.
"Every spring, the garden comes alive with a stunning display of purple and yellow irises."
• noun (Context 2)
An adjustable mechanical diaphragm consisting of thin overlapping plates, used in cameras and other optical instruments to regulate the aperture and control the amount of light admitted.
"The photographer manually adjusted the camera's iris diaphragm to increase the depth of field in the bright sunlight."
• verb (Context 3)
To open or close in the manner of an iris diaphragm (often used in cinematography or science fiction contexts).
"The heavy metallic doors irised open rapidly to reveal a brightly lit, circular corridor."