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iris in Tagalog

alikmata

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iris in Tagalog: alikmata, inlaan, bahay-balintataw. In English, iris means a plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See Iris (plant) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia ).

Tagalog words for iris

part of the eye
alikmata, inlaan, bahay-balintataw

English meaning of iris

  1. noun A plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See Iris (plant) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia ).
  2. 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 ).
  3. noun A diaphragm used to regulate the size of a hole, especially as a way of controlling the amount of light reaching a lens.
  4. noun A rainbow, or other colourful refraction of light.

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Questions about iris in Tagalog

What is the meaning of iris in Tagalog?
Iris in Tagalog is alikmata, inlaan, bahay-balintataw.
Ano ang iris sa Tagalog?
Iris: alikmata, inlaan, bahay-balintataw.
What does iris mean in English?
Iris means a plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See Iris (plant) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia ).

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