Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

irian

/ˈaɪɹiən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.01 in modern English

Syllables: iri-an
IPA: /ˈaɪɹiən/

5

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

3

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or relating to the iris.

Dated

Example Sentences

"The iris receives the irian nerves."
"The study of this narrowing of the confines of the cavity by adhesions between the iris and the cornea, or ankylosis of the irian angle, is an interesting and important feature of ocular semiology."

Usage

Dated

Synonyms

iridic

Questions

How do you pronounce irian?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈaɪɹiən/.
What does irian mean?: Of or relating to the iris.

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