No. 2,305 in German
iris
"Iris" in German refers to the "iris" of the eye or the flower "iris."
In a sentence
Die Iris ist eine faszinierende Blume, die in vielen Farben blühen kann.
The iris is a fascinating flower that can bloom in many colors.
In this sentence, 'Iris' is used as a noun referring to the flower (Iridaceae family).
Im Auge gibt es eine Struktur, die Iris heißt und die Menge des einfallenden Lichts reguliert.
In the eye, there is a structure called the iris which regulates the amount of incoming light.
Here, 'Iris' is used as a noun describing the anatomical part of the eye.
Der Künstler malte eine Iris, die voll von lebendigen Farbtönen war.
The artist painted an iris that was full of vibrant colors.
In this context, 'Iris' refers again to the flower but as an element of artistic depiction.
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