iris
n
1 (anatomy 解) coloured part round the pupil of the eye 虹膜. =>illus at eye 见eye插图.
2 any of various types of tall plant with sword-shaped leaves and large bright flowers 鸢尾属植物(株高, 叶呈剑状, 花大色艳). Cf 参看 flag4. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page ii.
You were very kind. You brought out all your jewellery and you told me I could take anything I wanted. There were so many beautiful things that it was hard to choose. And then I saw a lovely diamond necklace with a big blue stone in the centre.