Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z iridoparalysis paralysis of the iris of the eye iridopathy disease of the iris of the eye iridophore iridocyte iridophoroma A tumour compose of iridophores iridoplast Any of the epidermal chloroplasts of certain plants that contain tiny regular structures that focus light iridoplasty surgery, typically by laser, to widen the iris iridoplegia paralysis of the sphincter of the iris iridoplegic Relating to, or exhibiting, iridoplegia. iridopupillary Relating to the iris and pupil of the eye. iridoschisis A rare condition, usually acquired and age-related, characterized by the splitting or fissure of the layers of the iris. iridosmine A native compound of iridium and osmium. iridosmium iridosmine iridosome A cytoplasmic organelle of iridophore cells iridotasis A stretching of the iris in the treatment of glaucoma. iridotomy The removal of part of the iris. iridotrabecular Relating to the iris and trabecula. iridoviral Of or relating to iridoviruses. iridovirid Any virus in the family Iridoviridae. iridovirus Any of a group of viruses, of either the genus Iridovirus or the family Iridoviridae, that cause a blue or purple iridescence in their infected hosts. irie Cool, nice. Iriga A city in Camarines Sur, Philippines. Irigarayan Of or relating to Luce Irigaray (born 1930), Belgian feminist, philosopher, linguist, and sociologist. irigenin An O-methylated isoflavone that can be isolated from the rhizomes of the leopard lily (Iris domestica). Its 7-glucoside is iridin. iriginite An orthorhombic-dipyramidal canary yellow mineral containing hydrogen, molybdenum, oxygen, and uranium. Irigoyen A surname. Irigwe A people of central Nigeria who speak the Rigwe language. irilone An isoflavone found in some Iris species. Irimbo A municipality of Michoacán, Mexico. Irina A female given name from Russian. irindalone A serotonin antagonist. irinotecan A particular drug used in chemotherapy. irio A Kenyan dish of mashed potatoes, maize, and other vegetables. Iriomote The largest of the Yaeyama Islands of Japan, and the second largest in Okinawa Prefecture after Okinawa Island itself. Irion A surname. iris A plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See Iris (plant) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia ). Irisan A barangay of Baguio, Benguet, Philippines. irisate Iridescent. irisated Exhibiting the prismatic colours; iridescent. irisating Exhibiting the prismatic colours; iridescent. irisation A colorful optical phenomenon seen in iridescent clouds and on the borders of lenticular clouds resembling those seen in soap bubbles and oil on a water surface. iriscope A philosophical toy for exhibiting the prismatic tints by means of thin films. irised Having irises of a specified colour or kind. Irisgate A 2010 controversy around an extramarital affair of Iris Robinson, wife of Northern Ireland politician Peter Robinson. Irish A board game of the tables family. Irishcism A characteristically Irish turn of phrase. Irisher Synonym of Irishman: an Irish person. Irishian A scholar of the Irish language. Irishism A word, phrase, idiom, or expression chiefly used in Irish English. Irishization the act or process of Irishizing. Irishize to make Irish. Irishlandic Synonym of Old Irish Irishlike Characteristic of the Irish. Irishly In an Irish way; in a manner characteristic of the Irish people. Irishman A man from Ireland. Irishness the quality or state of being Irish. Irishphobia Synonym of Hibernophobia. Irishry The Celtic people of Ireland. Irishtown A rural community of Circular Head council area, north-west Tasmania, Australia. Irishwoman A woman from Ireland. Irishy Characteristic of the Irish, Irishlike. irisin A hormone that can replicate some of the positive effects of exercise. irising The use of an iris shot. irisless Without irises. irislike Resembling or characteristic of an iris (the plant or its flower). irisology The study or cultivation of irises. irisresorcinol A particular resorcinolic lipid. iristectorin Any of a class of flavonoids found in the plant Iris tectorum. iritic Of or related to iritis. iritis An inflammation of the iris. Iritty A municipality and taluk in Kannur district of Kerala state, India. Irixoa A municipality of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. Irizarry A surname. irizima Synonym of chipekwe (“African legendary creature”). irk to irritate; annoy; bother irkable Capable of being irked. irked Annoyed. Irken A rural locality in Karabash, Bugulminsky district municipality, Tatarstan, Russia. irksome Marked by irritation or annoyance; disagreeable; troublesome by reason of long continuance or repetition irksomely In an irksome manner; tediously. irksomeness The state of being irksome Irkut A river in the Republic of Buryatia and Irkutsk Oblast, Russia. Irkutsk An oblast and federal subject of Russia in Siberia. Irkutskian Of or relating to the city of Irkutsk, Russia. irky aggravating; annoying; irritating irl Existing or being such in real life. Irlam A suburb of the City of Salford, Greater Manchester, England, formerly an urban district in Lancashire (OS grid ref SJ7294). Irlbeck A surname from German. irloxacin A quinolone antibiotic. Irma A female given name from the Germanic languages. Irmentraut A surname from German. Irmino A city in Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine. Irminones A large group of early Germanic tribes who settled in the Elbe watershed and by the 1st century AD had expanded into Bavaria, Swabia and Bohemia. Irminonic Relating to the Irminones. Irmo A town in Richland County and Lexington County, South Carolina, United States irmologion A liturgical book containing irmoi for the various canons chanted during the morning service. irmos The initial troparion of an ode of a canon. Irnham A village and civil parish in South Kesteven district, Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref TF0226). irogane Any of various alloys of copper iroij A male chief in the Marshall Islands. iroijlaplap A paramount chief in the Marshall Islands. iroko Hardwood obtained from the species Milicia excelsa and, less frequently, Milicia regia, often sold as African teak. Irom A Meitei surname from Manipuri iron A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel: a chemical element having atomic number 26 and symbol Fe. ironable Capable of being ironed. ironbark Any of several unrelated eucalypts that have dark, deeply furrowed bark. ironbound Bound with iron, ironclad. Ironbridge A village in The Gorge parish, Telford and Wrekin district, Shropshire, England (OS grid ref SJ6703). ironclad Covered with iron, steel, or (loosely) any other tough metal; armor-plated. Irondequoit A town in Monroe County, New York, United States. irone Any of several ketones, or a mixture of such, found in orris oil (oil extracted from iris roots), used as odorants in perfumes. ironed Proivided with, or strengthened by, iron; shod with iron. ironedetate feredetate ironer Someone who irons, someone who does ironing. ironfield An area where ironstone or iron ore is quarried or mined. ironfounder One who founds (makes castings) in iron. ironfounding The activity of founding iron in an iron foundry. Irongray A locality north-west of Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NX9179). ironhandedly In an ironhanded manner; strictly and harshly. ironhead Synonym of knapweed. Ironia An unincorporated community in Randolph Township, Morris County, New Jersey, United States. ironic Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony. ironical Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony. ironically In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony. ironicalness irony; the quality of being ironical. ironice ironically ironing The act of pressing clothes with an iron, such as a steam iron. ironiser Someone who speaks ironically ironish Resembling iron. ironism A state of doubt regarding one's own "vocabulary" (set of communicative beliefs) that cannot be removed by making arguments in that vocabulary. ironist Someone who uses irony in humor. ironize To use irony. ironless Without iron. ironlike Resembling iron or some aspect of it. ironmaker A manufacturer of iron from its ores; one who carries out ironmaking. ironmaking The making of iron (from an ore) ironman An extremely tough and strong athlete, especially one who competes in extreme athletic competitions or in a large number of games consecutively. ironmaster A manufacturer of iron ironmonger A retailer of hardware, tools, and household goods. ironmongeress A female ironmonger. ironmongering The trade of an ironmonger. ironmongery Tools and hardware that can be bought in an ironmonger's shop. Ironmungy A locality in the Snowy Monaro council area, south eastern New South Wales, Australia. ironness Quality of being iron. ironomyiid Any fly of the family Ironomyiidae. ironperson An ironman or ironwoman. irons Shackles. ironsand A type of black sand with a high iron content, found on many west coast beaches in New Zealand, as well as elsewhere. ironshod Of a stick or cane: covered in iron at one end. ironshot streaked, speckled, or marked with iron or an iron ore ironside A trooper in the Parliamentarian cavalry formed by English political leader Oliver Cromwell in the 17th century, during the English Civil War.