bearded iris

bearded iris

n. Any of various irises characterized by a conspicuous region of hairs or hairlike structures at the base of each of the three outer drooping perianth segments.

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bearded iris - any of numerous wild or cultivated irises with hairlike structures on the falls (the drooping sepals)genus Iris - large genus of perennials that develop from bulbs or rhizomesfleur-de-lis, iris, sword lily, flag - plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepalsFlorentine iris, Iris florentina, Iris germanica florentina, orris - German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizomeIris germanica, German iris - a large iris with purple or white flowers, native to central and southern EuropeGerman iris, Iris kochii - iris of northern Italy having deep blue-purple flowers; similar to but smaller than Iris germanicaDalmatian iris, Iris pallida - European iris having soft lilac-blue flowers