kurjenmiekka — meaning in English

English meaning

• flag noun A piece of cloth with a distinctive design, used as a symbol of a country, organization, or signal.
• iris noun The coloured ring of muscle around the pupil of the eye that controls how much light gets in.

Senses

kurjenmiekka is used for these senses in English:

• flag Any of various plants with sword-shaped leaves, especially irises; specifically, Iris pseudacorus.
• iris (botany) A plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See w:Iris (plant) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia).

flag — full definition

1. noun A piece of cloth with a distinctive design, used as a symbol of a country, organization, or signal.
2. noun A marker or indicator used to draw attention to something.
3. verb To mark or point something out for attention.
4. verb To signal someone or something to stop.
5. verb To become tired or weak.

iris — full definition

1. noun The coloured ring of muscle around the pupil of the eye that controls how much light gets in.
2. noun A garden plant with tall, sword-shaped leaves and large, often purple or yellow flowers.

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