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Japanese iris

noun

  1. a plant, Iris kaempferi, native to Japan, having broad, showy flowers in a variety of colors.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Japanese iris1

First recorded in 1880–85
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Example Sentences

Both the German and the Japanese Iris are perfectly hardy and increase rapidly.

A few years ago every one said, don't waste your time on Japanese Iris.

It is an especially rare treat in early July at the season of Japanese Iris.

Japanese Iris (I. Kmpferi) is with us fully acclimated, a gross feeder, and a strong grower, and an abundant bloomer.

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