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"Kjernsmo says this idea might be confirmed by analyzing the insect family tree to see how often iridescence coincides with poison. \u2014 Kate Golembiewski, Scientific American , 3 June 2022",
"Diffraction grating alone will reflect the entire spectrum of color, but adds iridescence when accompanied by photonic crystals, Ars Technica reports. \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 9 Dec. 2021",
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"Ornamental grasses or Siberian iris that have dead centers should be divided with the dead centers discarded. \u2014 Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com , 9 Apr. 2022",
"An iris of a single, uniform color. Shoulder: Same as haft. \u2014 oregonlive , 7 May 2021",
"The procedure involves a laser device creating a hole in the iris of the eye, allowing extra fluid to drain properly. \u2014 Leah Groth, Health.com , 16 Dec. 2021",
"Most people are familiar with the bearded iris of mid- to late-spring, and may know the lanky bulbous Dutch iris of early spring. \u2014 Adrian Higgins, Washington Post , 20 Sep. 2021",
"Unlike a password, biometric identifiers cannot be changed; your iris and your fingerprint are permanent. \u2014 Jacob Silverman, The New Republic , 26 Aug. 2021",
"It was also covered in a thin layer of gold and engraved with a central circle to represent the iris , according to the ancient studies group. \u2014 Miriam Fauzia, USA TODAY , 17 Aug. 2021",
"One of those kids is Joella Migliori, a 5-year-old born with three genetic abnormalities, including iris atrophy, when someone is born missing layers of their iris , resulting in changes in vision. \u2014 Alaa Elassar, CNN , 8 Aug. 2021",
"But now the British artist is stripping his portraits down, releasing a new collection of works that each feature only a single iris from the eyes of beloved celebrities, powerful political leaders and controversial figures. \u2014 CNN , 5 June 2021",
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"Ornamental grasses or Siberian iris that have dead centers should be divided with the dead centers discarded. \u2014 Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com , 9 Apr. 2022",
"An iris of a single, uniform color. Shoulder: Same as haft. \u2014 oregonlive , 7 May 2021",
"The procedure involves a laser device creating a hole in the iris of the eye, allowing extra fluid to drain properly. \u2014 Leah Groth, Health.com , 16 Dec. 2021",
"Most people are familiar with the bearded iris of mid- to late-spring, and may know the lanky bulbous Dutch iris of early spring. \u2014 Adrian Higgins, Washington Post , 20 Sep. 2021",
"Unlike a password, biometric identifiers cannot be changed; your iris and your fingerprint are permanent. \u2014 Jacob Silverman, The New Republic , 26 Aug. 2021",
"It was also covered in a thin layer of gold and engraved with a central circle to represent the iris , according to the ancient studies group. \u2014 Miriam Fauzia, USA TODAY , 17 Aug. 2021",
"One of those kids is Joella Migliori, a 5-year-old born with three genetic abnormalities, including iris atrophy, when someone is born missing layers of their iris , resulting in changes in vision. \u2014 Alaa Elassar, CNN , 8 Aug. 2021",
"But now the British artist is stripping his portraits down, releasing a new collection of works that each feature only a single iris from the eyes of beloved celebrities, powerful political leaders and controversial figures. \u2014 CNN , 5 June 2021",
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"Platon has included an image of her iris the moment her child unexpectedly reached out to grab her during the shoot. \u2014 CNN , 5 June 2021"
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"Ornamental grasses or Siberian iris that have dead centers should be divided with the dead centers discarded. \u2014 Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com , 9 Apr. 2022",
"An iris of a single, uniform color. Shoulder: Same as haft. \u2014 oregonlive , 7 May 2021",
"The procedure involves a laser device creating a hole in the iris of the eye, allowing extra fluid to drain properly. \u2014 Leah Groth, Health.com , 16 Dec. 2021",
"Most people are familiar with the bearded iris of mid- to late-spring, and may know the lanky bulbous Dutch iris of early spring. \u2014 Adrian Higgins, Washington Post , 20 Sep. 2021",
"Unlike a password, biometric identifiers cannot be changed; your iris and your fingerprint are permanent. \u2014 Jacob Silverman, The New Republic , 26 Aug. 2021",
"It was also covered in a thin layer of gold and engraved with a central circle to represent the iris , according to the ancient studies group. \u2014 Miriam Fauzia, USA TODAY , 17 Aug. 2021",
"One of those kids is Joella Migliori, a 5-year-old born with three genetic abnormalities, including iris atrophy, when someone is born missing layers of their iris , resulting in changes in vision. \u2014 Alaa Elassar, CNN , 8 Aug. 2021",
"But now the British artist is stripping his portraits down, releasing a new collection of works that each feature only a single iris from the eyes of beloved celebrities, powerful political leaders and controversial figures. \u2014 CNN , 5 June 2021",
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"Platon has included an image of her iris the moment her child unexpectedly reached out to grab her during the shoot. \u2014 CNN , 5 June 2021"
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"Today the immensity of his achievement casts a shadow over the institutionalized spaces of art history and criticism, fluttering above them on iridescent wings made of words. \u2014 Jarrett Earnest, The New York Review of Books , 8 June 2022",
"Her knack for color was also apparent: The lake in the tableau consisted of an iridescent blue silk, while the mountains were rendered with pink velvet but for their turquoise peaks. \u2014 New York Times , 7 June 2022",
"Adding to its appeal is the fact that the pattern of iridescent colors varies from piece to piece. \u2014 Paige Reddinger, Robb Report , 1 June 2022",
"These jewel beetles may be mimicking other iridescent insects that do have chemical defenses. \u2014 Kate Golembiewski, Scientific American , 3 June 2022",
"The three-layer metallic launch color, dubbed Acquamarina, sets a subtly iridescent mood to the proceedings, emphasizing the model\u2019s more elegant side. \u2014 Basem Wasef, Robb Report , 25 May 2022",
"Obi-Wans, and Han Solos sat beneath iridescent light fixtures. \u2014 Neima Jahromi, The New Yorker , 23 May 2022",
"His smooth back shimmers an almost iridescent blue, announcing Harka\u2019s gritty and temperamental mood. \u2014 Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter , 19 May 2022",
"Looking dapper in an iridescent white suit, Harlow took to the Derby red carpet Saturday with his parents and friends, including Louisville rappers The Homies. \u2014 J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal , 8 May 2022"
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"Greek \u012brid-, \u00eeris \"rainbow, iridescent halo around the moon, a flame, etc.\" + -escent \u2014 more at iris entry 1":""
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"1739, in the meaning defined above":""
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