iridic

adjective

irid·​ic i-ˈri-dik  ī-ˈri-dik 

: of or relating to the iris of the eye

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

iridic

adjective

irid·​ic

ī-ˈrid-ik also i-

: of or relating to the iris of the eye

the pigmented iridic epithelium