iris
/ˈi.ris/
The Italian word for the iris (part of the eye) is iris.
iris is a noun used to refer to the colored part of the eye.
Meaning: part of the eye (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈi.ris/.
Did you know?
- In Italian literature, the iris is often used as a symbol of hope and the bridge between heaven and earth, stemming from the Greek goddess Iris.
- Because iris ends in an 's', it looks identical in both its singular and plural forms in Italian, meaning you must rely on the article to know if you are talking about one eye or many.
- In the context of Italian cosmetics and perfumes, iris refers to the scent derived from the rhizome of the flower rather than the petals.
Examples in context
- Iris, di solito cosa mangi per colazione?Iris, what do you usually eat for breakfast?This sentence shows how iris can also be used as a proper name for a person.Tatoeba #4730795 by Guybrush88, translation #71925 by CN
- L'iris di quel gatto è azzurro.The iris of that cat is blue.
- Il dottore ha controllato l'iris.The doctor checked the iris.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A doctor's office during an eye exam.
- SofiaGuardi fisso la luce, per favore.Look straight at the light, please.
- FrancescoIl mio occhio è sensibile.My eye is sensitive.
- SofiaL'iris sembra perfettamente normale.The iris looks perfectly normal.
- FrancescoMi sento molto più sollevato.I feel much more relieved.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry iris, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
