Royal Iris

MV Royal Iris

MV Royal Iris is a twin screw, diesel-electric, Mersey Ferry. The vessel was built by William Denny & Brothers of Dumbarton and launched in December 1950, costing £256,000. She was the third Mersey ferry to carry the 'Royal Iris' name.

Iris (plant)

Iris is a flowering plant genus of 320 accepted species with showy flowers. As well as being the scientific name, iris is also widely used as a common name for all Iris species, as well as some belonging to other closely related genera. A common name for some species is flags, while the plants of the subgenus Scorpiris are widely known as junos, particularly in horticulture. It is a popular garden flower.

Iris (color)

Iris is an ambiguous color term, usually referring to shades ranging from blue-violet to violet.

royal

Adjective

1. Of or relating to a monarch or his (or her) family.
2. Having the air or demeanour of a monarch; illustrious; magnanimous; of more than common size or excellence.

Noun

1. A royal person; a member of a royal family.
2. A standard size of printing paper, measuring 25 by 20 inches.

iris

Noun

1. A plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See Iris (plant) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia ).
2. The contractile membrane perforated by the pupil, which adjusts to control the amount of light reaching the retina, and which forms the colored portion of the eye (See Iris (anatomy) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia ).

Verb

1. To open or close in the manner of an iris.
2. To cause (something) to shine with the colours of the rainbow; to make iridescent.