yellow iris
- noun
- /ˈjɛloʊ ˈaɪrɪs/
:
iris amarillo
- In the wetlands, the yellow iris swayed gently in the breeze, attracting many pollinators.
Examples
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What a beautiful yellow iris you have there!
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The pond was surrounded by blooming yellow iris in early summer.
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Gardeners often plant yellow iris for its showy flowers and hardy nature.
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In some regions, yellow iris has become an invasive species near wetlands.
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Look at that yellow iris!
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The bright yellow iris bloomed beautifully in my garden this spring.
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During our hike, we spotted a cluster of yellow irises growing near the pond.
Synonyms
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A tall plant with yellow iris flowers that grows in wet places
A plant with bright yellow flowers that grows near water
A yellow flower that grows in wet places like marshes and pond edges
How Blue
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a yellow-flowered iris' is directly and transparently derived from combining the adjective 'yellow' with the noun 'iris' — a simple descriptive adjective + noun composition. This is a basic, cross-linguistically common pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Yellow iris simply names an iris flower that is yellow; the word 'Iris' comes from old stories about a rainbow messenger because iris flowers are bright and showy, so the name helps you picture a bright yellow flower often found by ponds and in gardens.