Plural of iris
regular plural
The plural of iris is irises, iris or irides.
Forms of iris
| Singular | iris /ˈaɪ.ɹɪs/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | irises iris /ˈaɪ.ɹɪs/ irides /ˈɪɹɪˌdiz/ |
| Countable | countable |
Irises and irides in a sentence
- Pink- and apricot-coloured irises have also been bred in some species.From the entry irises
- The flag irises are for the most part of the easiest culture and easily propagated.From the entry irises
- Siberian and Japanese irises appreciate a second feeding just as the flowers fade.2017, Barbara W. Ellis, “Iris: Irises”, in Taylor's Guide to Growing North America's Favorite Plants: Proven Perennials, Annuals…. From the entry bearded
- The black irises are set off by milky whites as clear as a child’s.1980 October 27, J[ohn] M[axwell] Coetzee, “(please specify the page)”, in Waiting for the Barbarians, London: Martin Secker & Warburg…. From the entry milky
- Might I now add a plea for the smaller irises, the tinies?1956, Victoria Sackville-West, Even More For Your Garden, page 102. From the entry tiny
Meaning of iris
- noun A plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See Iris (plant) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia ).
- noun The contractile membrane perforated by the pupil, which adjusts to control the amount of light reaching the retina, and which forms the colored portion of the eye (See Iris (anatomy) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia ).
- noun A diaphragm used to regulate the size of a hole, especially as a way of controlling the amount of light reaching a lens.
Questions about the plural of iris
- What is the plural of iris?
- The plural of iris is irises, iris or irides.
- Which is correct, irises or irides?
- Both are used. irises is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is iris countable?
- Iris is a countable noun.
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