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noun
A Eurasian and northwest-African aquatic iris, Iris pseudacorus.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A minor red flag (indication of danger).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, informal
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noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see yellow, flag.
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noun
common yellow-flowered iris of Europe and North Africa, naturalized in United States and often cultivated
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: yellow iris, yellow water flag, Iris pseudacorus
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Broader terms: iris, flag, fleur-de-lis, sword lily
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