irid

1 of 2

abbreviation

irid-

2 of 2

combining form

variants or irido-
1
: rainbow
iridescent
2
: iris of the eye
iridology

Word History

Etymology

Combining form

Greek īrid-, îris "rainbow, iridescent halo around the moon, a flame, etc., iris of the eye" + -o- — more at iris entry 1

Dictionary Entries Near irid

Cite this Entry

“Irid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irid. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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