German iris

/ˌdʒʌrmən ˌaɪrɪs/
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Other forms: German irises

Definitions of German iris
  1. noun
    a large iris with purple or white flowers, native to central and southern Europe
    synonyms: Iris germanica
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    type of:
    bearded iris
    any of numerous wild or cultivated irises with hairlike structures on the falls (the drooping sepals)
  2. noun
    iris of northern Italy having deep blue-purple flowers; similar to but smaller than Iris germanica
    synonyms: Iris kochii
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    type of:
    bearded iris
    any of numerous wild or cultivated irises with hairlike structures on the falls (the drooping sepals)
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