irid

1 of 2

abbreviation

iridescent

irid-

2 of 2

combining form

variants or irido-

1

: rainbow

iridescent

2

: iris of the eye

iridology

Word History

Etymology

Combining form

Greek īrid-, îris "rainbow, iridescent halo around the moon, a flame, etc., iris of the eye" + -o- — more at iris entry 1