word
Iris
Y-ruhs
/ˈaɪrʌs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
iris
Dictionary meaning
Diaphragm consisting of thin overlapping plates that can be adjusted to change the diameter of a central opening.
Synonyms: iris diaphragm
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