This is the 6987th most frequent Portuguese word.
iris
"Iris" in Portuguese refers to the colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil or a type of flower.
In this sentence, the word "íris" refers to the colored part of the eye.
A íris dos olhos dela é de um azul intenso.
Her iris is of an intense blue.
Here, "íris" pertains to the flower, emphasizing its species.
O campo estava cheio de íris de várias cores.
The field was filled with irises of various colors.
In this usage, "íris" is part of the compound "arco-íris" meaning rainbow, illustrating its metaphorical application.