Iris Flower Etymology
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Iris Flower Etymology. Iris was the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow also serving as a messenger to the gods. In California with bearded sepals. Iris germanica only sp.
Clarkson 1959 Madroño 15115--122. In Greek ίριδα Iris simply means rainbow. This name can also be given in reference to the word which derives from the same Greek source for the iris flower or the coloured part of the eye.
In reference to the eye membrane from Latin iris plural irides iris of the eye. Ferdinands iris Field chickweed Fragrant fritillary Fremont star lily Hairy morning glory Helleborine Hillside bogorchid Hooded ladys tresses Kelloggs yampah Mariposa lily Milkmaids Miners lettuce Narrow-leaf milkweed Nuttalls milkvetch Pearly everlasting Popcorn flower. The flower.
History and Etymology for iris Noun 1 Middle English iris of the eye the plant Iris germanica borrowed from Latin īrid- īris rainbow the plant Iris pallida or related species borrowed from Greek īrid- îris rainbow iridescent halo around the moon a flame etc iris of the eye the plant Iris pallida or related species going back to wīrid- wīris of uncertain origin. Learn all about planting and caring for iris flowers plus find 11 elegant irises for your own garden. The iris of the eye.
As well as being the scientific name iris is also widely used as a common name for all Iris. Perhaps an iris flower or the head of a scepter or a weapon of some sort. Rainbow from Greek iris genitive iridos a rainbow also iris plant and iris of the eye a word of uncertain origin traditionally derived from PIE root wei- to bend turn twist.
Fleur-de-lis n also fleur-de-lys mid-14c from Anglo-French flour de lis lily-flower see lily from Old French literally flower of the iris especially borne as a heraldic device on the royal arms of France. Iris germanica only sp. In California with bearded sepals.
Discover the most popular irises including tall bearded irises Siberian irises Japanese irises Dutch irises and more. Iris Noun A plant of the genus Iris common in the northern hemisphere and generally having attractive blooms. Etymology Borrowed from Latin iris Ancient Greek ἶρις îris rainbow.
Lenz 1958 Aliso 41--72. Lenz 1958 Aliso 41--72. Iris is also the name of a flower.
Iris is the Greek word for the rainbow. Etymological Meaning of the Iris Flower The iris earned its name from the ancient Greek Goddess Iris a messenger to the gods who was thought to use the rainbow as a bridge between heaven and earth. Iris An appearance resembling the rainbow.
As the name of a flowering plant Iris germanica. Iris is a genus of 260300 species of flowering plants with showy flowersIt takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow which is also the name for the Greek goddess of the rainbow IrisSome authors state that the name refers to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. Iris is also the word used to signify a certain type of flower a genus with 200-300 flowering varieties hence the name since these flowers represent a rainbow of colors.
In biology the iris is the membrane of the eye that surrounds the pupil and helps it to contract or dilate depending on light received. Iris Bot A genus of plants having showy flowers and bulbous or tuberous roots of which the flower-de-luce fleur-de-lis orris and other species of flag are examples. Rainbow from flower colors Note.
Hybrids between some sympatric species. The Greek goddess Iris carried messages via rainbow and linked the gods to humanity. Iris same as iris diaphragm.
Etymology Iris is the Greek word for rainbow referring to the wide variety of colors found among the many species of iris plants. Hybrids between some sympatric species. Irises are easy-to-grow perennials with flowers in nearly every color of the rainbow.
Wilson 2003 Syst Bot 2839--46 Unabridged Reference. A prismatic play of colors. Rainbow from flower colors Note.
Variants Iiris Finnish Irida Greek. The Siberian iris Iris sibirica a species of flowering plant Etymology edit Ancient Greek Ἶρις Îris the messenger of the gods. Wilson 2003 Syst Bot 2839--46 Unabridged Reference.
Iris Flowers And Gift Shop South San Francisco CA. There is much dispute over what it is meant to resemble. Clarkson 1959 Madroño 15115--122.
By some accounts the ancient Greeks believed the rainbow was actually the flowing multi-colored robes of Iris.
