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Iris.

Iris (messenger of the gods)

4 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

name[ˈiː.rɪs]Classical-Latin[ˈiː.ris]

  1. Iris (messenger of the gods)

    Greek · declension-3
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek Ἶρις (Îris).

name[ˈɪ.rɪs]Classical-Latin[ˈiː.ris]

  1. One of the most considerable rivers of Pontus, now the Yeşilırmak

    declension-3 · masculine · singular
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek Ἴρις (Íris).

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