iris

BrE /ˈaɪrəs/ AmE /ˈaɪrəs/

noun en → es

1 PART OF EYE [singular] B1

the coloured part of the eye that surrounds the pupil and controls how much light enters the eye

íris, parte coloreada del ojo

Collocations iris colour

  • Her eyes have a beautiful blue iris.

    Sus ojos tienen un hermoso iris azul.

2 FLOWER [singular] B1

a plant with large, brightly coloured flowers that grow in the spring and summer

irís, planta de flor grande y brillante

Collocations iris flower

  • The garden is full of irises in the spring.

    El jardín está lleno de iris en la primavera.