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Iris

The English word “Iris” has 2 meanings listed here.

proper noun

  1. A messenger of the gods, and goddess of rainbows.
  2. 7 Iris, a main belt asteroid.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἶρις (Îris, “rainbow”).

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