1. Plural of iris; the colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil.
Usage: anatomy; most common sense
2. Plural of iris; flowering plants of the genus Iris, known for their colorful petals.
Usage: botany

Examples

• The doctor examined the patient's irides to check for signs of disease.
• Her irides were a striking shade of green.
• The garden was filled with blooming irides in shades of purple and blue.
• Irides of different colors can indicate various genetic traits.
• The photographer captured the delicate details of the irides in her close-up shots.