Spanish iris
- noun
- UK
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iris español
- The Spanish iris is prized by gardeners for its vibrant violet blooms.
Examples
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The delicate petals of the Spanish iris opened in late spring, brightening the garden.
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She planted several Spanish irises along the edge of the path for a touch of Mediterranean color.
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The Spanish iris blooms beautifully in spring.
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I love the vibrant colors of the Spanish iris.
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She planted several Spanish irises along the edge of the path for a touch of Mediterranean color.
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The Spanish iris is prized by gardeners for its vibrant violet blooms.
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The delicate petals of the Spanish iris opened in late spring, brightening the garden.
Synonyms
A plant that grows from a bulb with purple flowers native to the western Mediterranean
A plant with bright yellow flowers that grows near ponds and rivers
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase 'Spanish iris' is a straightforward noun phrase combining 'Spanish' (from Spain) with 'iris' (a flower), so its core meaning — an iris associated with Spain or a Spanish variety — is directly derivable from the constituents. This type of origin/variety labeling is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both words will understand the MWE.
Etymology
Spanish iris comes from the plant being 'from Spain and nearby places'. The word Spanish shows where it grows and iris refers to the bright violet petals that look a little like a small rainbow, so the name points to a colourful flower from Spain.
