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Japanese iris

noun

  1. a plant, Iris kaempferi, native to Japan, having broad, showy flowers in a variety of colors.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Japanese iris1

First recorded in 1880–85
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Example Sentences

SAT Many varieties of unusual and newer introductions of Siberian Iris, Japanese iris, Louisiana Iris, Spuria Iris, Pacific Coast Iris, expert advice, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The gardens have eight species of swans, along with some of the most famous Japanese iris plantings in the country.

We ringed the pool with German and Japanese iris, alternated for succession, and planted a few Japanese both below and above the pool, close to the brook.

We have here in New Jersey at the present time the Japanese iris beetle and it will eat anything in sight.

The Japanese iris needs much water and a very rich soil.

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