Etymology

Japanese iris

Today it means: A group of iris flower species native to or cultivated in East Asia, particularly in Japan, Korea, China, Russia, and Mongolia. Scientifically, the three primary species are Iris ensata, Iris laevigata, and Iris sanguinea. Full definition →

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Japanese iris · noun1

  1. Latin · calque ofjaponica
  2. Latin · calque ofIris
  3. Latin · calque ofjaponica
  4. Latin · calque ofIris
  5. English todayJapanese iris

From Japanese + iris, due to them being discovered first by Western explorers in Japan.

Japanese iris · noun2

  1. taxonomic name · calque ofIris japonica
  2. English todayJapanese iris

Calque of taxonomic name Iris japonica, as gardeners have colloquialised its term.

Words from the same roots

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