Persian iris
- noun
- /ˈpɜrʒən ˈaɪrɪs/
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iris persa
- The Persian iris is prized among gardeners for its delicate lilac blooms in the spring.
Examples
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In its native range, the Persian iris grows well in rocky, well-drained soils.
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He planted several Persian irises along the border of the walkway to add color to the garden.
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The Persian iris blooms beautifully in the spring.
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Look at the Persian iris!
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He planted several Persian irises along the border of the walkway to add color to the garden.
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The Persian iris is prized among gardeners for its delicate lilac blooms in the spring.
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In its native range, the Persian iris grows well in rocky, well-drained soils.
Synonyms
A flowering plant that grows from a bulb with pale lilac flowers often grown in gardens
Surface Forms
Morphology
The headword is a straightforward adjective+noun combination: 'Persian' (from Persia/Iran) + 'iris' (a flower), so the basic meaning 'an iris from Persia/Iran' is directly derivable from the parts. This compositional pattern is common across languages and thus immediately transparent to a B1 learner who knows both constituents; the botanical specifics (bulbous, pale lilac) are informative but do not affect transparency.
Etymology
Persian iris: The plant name Persian iris comes from gardeners noting that this kind of iris came from Persia, the area now called Iran. So the name simply means 'an iris that grows from a bulb and is liked for its pale lilac flowers'.
