iris
/ˈaɪ.ɹɪs/ verb C2- To open or close in the manner of an iris.
- To cause (something) to shine with the colours of the rainbow; to make iridescent.
He/she/it irises · Past irised · Past participle irised · -ing form irising
Verb forms
- Base form
- iris
- He/she/it
- irises
- Past
- irised
- Past participle
- irised
- -ing form
- irising
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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A white lily was not obtainable just then, but the effect of a tall blue iris placed in one of Anne’s folded hands was all that could be desired.
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