Former iris Synonyms

Definitions for Former


  • (adjective) having been such at some previous time
  • (adjective) going before another in time or order
  • (noun) the first of two or the first mentioned of two

Definitions for Iris


  • (noun) muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil which in turn controls the amount of light that enters the eye; it forms the colored portion of the eye
  • (noun) diaphragm consisting of thin overlapping plates that can be adjusted to change the diameter of a central opening
  • (noun) plants with sword -shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals