irises

i-ris-es

noun

The circular, coloured membranes in the eye surrounding the pupil.

"Her striking blue irises captivated everyone."

noun

Flowering plants with long, sword-shaped leaves and large, colourful blooms.

"The garden was vibrant with purple irises."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: iris, iris diaphragm, fleur-de-lis, flag, sword lily