Iris
noun
A type of plant with many different species, that often produces flowers with tall, narrow leaves.
She planted different types of iris in her garden.
Often appears as...
- bearded iris
- blue iris
noun
In the eye, the circular colored part surrounding the pupil.
Her eyes have a deep blue iris.
Often appears as...
- blue iris
- brown iris
noun
A mechanism in a camera controlling the size of the aperture.
The iris of the camera was wide, allowing more light to come in.
Often appears as...
- iris aperture
- iris closing
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Technical
noun
In optics, an image resembling the iris of the eye.
He demonstrated the iris of light using a prism.
Often appears as...
- iris pattern
- iris projection
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Technical
noun
A type of plant with many different species, that often produces flowers with tall, narrow leaves.
She planted different types of iris in her garden.
Often appears as...
- bearded iris
- blue iris
noun
In the eye, the circular colored part surrounding the pupil.
Her eyes have a deep blue iris.
Often appears as...
- blue iris
- brown iris
noun
A mechanism in a camera controlling the size of the aperture.
The iris of the camera was wide, allowing more light to come in.
Often appears as...
- iris aperture
- iris closing
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In optics, an image resembling the iris of the eye.
He demonstrated the iris of light using a prism.
Often appears as...
- iris pattern
- iris projection
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/2Flower Varieties
Iris is not just one flower but a family of diverse species, each with unique colors and patterns.
The Siberian iris is different from the common bearded iris.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Symbol
The iris flower is a symbol in various cultures, often associated with royalty and faith.
The fleur-de-lis, a stylized iris, appears in many European coats of arms.
Pro Tip 1/2Flower Varieties
Iris is not just one flower but a family of diverse species, each with unique colors and patterns.
The Siberian iris is different from the common bearded iris.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Symbol
The iris flower is a symbol in various cultures, often associated with royalty and faith.
The fleur-de-lis, a stylized iris, appears in many European coats of arms.
Pro Tip 1/2Flower Varieties
Iris is not just one flower but a family of diverse species, each with unique colors and patterns.
The Siberian iris is different from the common bearded iris.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Symbol
The iris flower is a symbol in various cultures, often associated with royalty and faith.
The fleur-de-lis, a stylized iris, appears in many European coats of arms.
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The evolution of the...
Further refinements would include a colored ring, called the iris, that controls the amount of light entering the eye, a tough white outer layer, known as the sclera, to maintain its structure, and tear glands that secrete a protective film. But equally important
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These videos could help us investigate the visual signs of the crackdown. The checkpoints at each intersection with their metal detectors, ID checks and iris scans, the CCTV cameras which pervade the city and the riot police on every corner.
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most advanced eyes perform complex visual tasks lenses corneas and irises focus light on photoreceptors creating sharp clear vision this entire evolution from simple to complex could theoretically happen in less than half a million years
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Africa's Complicated...
potential although having said that it had a very sad history when it comes to today issue of food security but as potential has attracted farmers like this Iranian farmer the locals like iris particularly appreciate the farms coming
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"Prehistoric" Shark Seen...
researchers also photographed the Nautilus a relative of squid or octopus that still lives in a shell as they have for millions of years project leader Justin Marshall says peering into their eyes that have no iris could help us
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every pore the moisture you see the depth in the iris of his eye these photographs can be blown up to be the size of a wall and lose virtually nothing with them another characteristic is that there's no depth of field so his
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HIV and flu -- the...
neutralizing antibody latches on and disables multiple variations of iris if you take these and you put them in the best of our monkey models they provide full protection from infection in addition these researchers found a
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The magic ingredient...
the colored iris and the black pupil. Now WALL-E has the black of an eye, the gray aperture blades and the black pupil. Suddenly, WALL-E feels like he has a soul, like there's a character with emotion inside.
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Children of U.S. Civil...
they woke me up about six o'clock and i went in and i get emotional and he said iris be a good girl and he died
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The Mindset Shift Needed...
it's the neutral blockchain network. And that way it makes collaboration among aid organizations much easier. And how does it work? Every month, aid organizations transfer money to individual blockchain accounts, and then that individual can go into a store, shop for the groceries and at the checkout they pay with the iris scan
Video examples
The evolution of the...
Further refinements would include a colored ring, called the iris, that controls the amount of light entering the eye, a tough white outer layer, known as the sclera, to maintain its structure, and tear glands that secrete a protective film. But equally important
Video examples
How Data-Driven...
These videos could help us investigate the visual signs of the crackdown. The checkpoints at each intersection with their metal detectors, ID checks and iris scans, the CCTV cameras which pervade the city and the riot police on every corner.
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Watch: How Animals and...
most advanced eyes perform complex visual tasks lenses corneas and irises focus light on photoreceptors creating sharp clear vision this entire evolution from simple to complex could theoretically happen in less than half a million years
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Africa's Complicated...
potential although having said that it had a very sad history when it comes to today issue of food security but as potential has attracted farmers like this Iranian farmer the locals like iris particularly appreciate the farms coming
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"Prehistoric" Shark Seen...
researchers also photographed the Nautilus a relative of squid or octopus that still lives in a shell as they have for millions of years project leader Justin Marshall says peering into their eyes that have no iris could help us
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The evolution of tech in...
every pore the moisture you see the depth in the iris of his eye these photographs can be blown up to be the size of a wall and lose virtually nothing with them another characteristic is that there's no depth of field so his
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HIV and flu -- the...
neutralizing antibody latches on and disables multiple variations of iris if you take these and you put them in the best of our monkey models they provide full protection from infection in addition these researchers found a
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The magic ingredient...
the colored iris and the black pupil. Now WALL-E has the black of an eye, the gray aperture blades and the black pupil. Suddenly, WALL-E feels like he has a soul, like there's a character with emotion inside.
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Children of U.S. Civil...
they woke me up about six o'clock and i went in and i get emotional and he said iris be a good girl and he died
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Lauren Willig
American Author
Iris Johansen's lovers weathered the sack of city states and the vagaries of the French Revolution; Judith McNaught's heroines endured amnesia, social ostracism and misunderstandings so big they deserved their own ZIP code.
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Daniela Ruah
American Actress
It's a birthmark called nevus of Ota. It covers the whole white of my eye and darkens it. The square of the eye, the white part, is completely dark on my right eye, not just the iris.
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Anastasia Soare
Romanian Businesswoman
Brows should begin directly above the middle of your nostrils. The highest point of the arch should connect the tip of the nose with the middle of the iris.
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Craig Brown
English Critic
Some of the most untidy writers have also been the most productive. Iris Murdoch, for instance, wrote a good 30 books in a house strewn with rubbish.
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Bob Mortimer
English Comedian
Rheumatoid arthritis generally happens when your immune system attacks your joints, but I've had it attack my iris.
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A. N. Wilson
English Writer
Iris Murdoch did influence my early novels very much, and influence is never entirely good.
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Pat McGrath
Use colors on eyes that contrast with the iris to make eyes appear more vibrant.
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Lauren Willig
American Author
Iris Johansen's lovers weathered the sack of city states and the vagaries of the French Revolution; Judith McNaught's heroines endured amnesia, social ostracism and misunderstandings so big they deserved their own ZIP code.
Quote examples
Daniela Ruah
American Actress
It's a birthmark called nevus of Ota. It covers the whole white of my eye and darkens it. The square of the eye, the white part, is completely dark on my right eye, not just the iris.
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Anastasia Soare
Romanian Businesswoman
Brows should begin directly above the middle of your nostrils. The highest point of the arch should connect the tip of the nose with the middle of the iris.
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Craig Brown
English Critic
Some of the most untidy writers have also been the most productive. Iris Murdoch, for instance, wrote a good 30 books in a house strewn with rubbish.
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Bob Mortimer
English Comedian
Rheumatoid arthritis generally happens when your immune system attacks your joints, but I've had it attack my iris.
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A. N. Wilson
English Writer
Iris Murdoch did influence my early novels very much, and influence is never entirely good.
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Pat McGrath
Use colors on eyes that contrast with the iris to make eyes appear more vibrant.
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