Irisant
/ˈaɪrɪzənt/noun
Showing shifting rainbow-like colors that change with the angle of light.
Did you know?Irisant ultimately descends from the name of Iris, the Greek rainbow goddess and divine messenger, whose name became associated with rainbow-colored effects.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἶρις (îris)
“Rainbow; also the iris flower, named for its vivid colors”
Classical Latin
Latin
īris
“Rainbow; iris flower”
19th Century
French
iriser
“To make iridescent or give rainbow-like colors”
19th Century
French
irisant
“Iridescent; displaying changing rainbow colors”
Modern English
English
irisant
“Rare adjective meaning iridescent or rainbow-colored”
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