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lirio — meaning in English

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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.
  • lily noun A plant of the genus Lilium, grown for its large, often trumpet-shaped flowers, or a similar-looking flowering plant.

Senses

lirio 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).
  • iris (anatomy) The contractile membrane perforated by the pupil, which adjusts to control the amount of light reaching the retina, and which forms the colored portion of the eye (See w:Iris (anatomy) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia).
  • lily Any of several flowers in the genus Lilium of the family Liliaceae, which includes a great many ornamental species.
  • mahi-mahi A large food and game fish of the family Coryphaenidae which is commonly found in tropical and subtropical waters.

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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