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Definition of peacock iris in English: peacock irisnoun Any of various southern African plants of the genus Moraea (family Iridaceae), having showy lilac, blue, and orange flowers; especially M. neopavonia.
Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Lindley (1799–1865), botanist and horticulturist. Definition of peacock iris in US English: peacock irisnoun Any of various southern African plants of the genus Moraea (family Iridaceae), having showy lilac, blue, and orange flowers; especially M. neopavonia.
Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Lindley (1799–1865), botanist and horticulturist. |