IRISCOPE
I"ri*scope, n. Etym: [Iris + -scope.]
Defn: A philosophical toy for exhibiting the prismatic tints by means of thin films.
IRIS DIAPHRAGM
I"ris di"a*phragm.
Defn: An adjustable diaphragm, suggesting the iris of the eye in its action, for regulating the aperture of a lens, consisting of a number of thin pieces fastened to a ring. It is used in cameras and microscopes.
IRISED
I"rised, a. Etym: [See Iris.]
Defn: Having colors like those of the rainbow; iridescent. Holmes.
IRISH
I"rish, a. Etym: [AS. , fr. the Irish. Cf. Aryan, Erse.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to Ireland or to its inhabitants; produced in Ireland. Irish elk. (Zoöl.) See under Elk. — Irish moss. (a) (Bot.) Carrageen. (b) A preparation of the same made into a blanc mange. — Irish poplin. See Poplin. — Irish potato, the ordinary white potato, so called because it is a favorite article of food in Ireland. — Irish reef, or Irishman's reef (Naut.), the head of a sail tied up. — Irish stew, meat, potatoes, and onions, cut in small pieces and stewed.
IRISH
I*rish", n. sing. & pl.
1. pl.