vernal iris

/ˌvʌrnl ˌaɪrɪs/
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Definitions of vernal iris
  1. noun
    low-growing spring-flowering American iris with bright blue-lilac flowers
    synonyms: Iris verna, dwarf iris
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    type of:
    flag, fleur-de-lis, iris, sword lily
    plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
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