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What is the origin for iridsecent in Greek mythology?

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∙ 14y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

The word iridescence is derived in part from the Greek word iris (pl. irides), meaning "rainbow"; which in turn derives from the goddess Isis, who is the personification of the rainbowand acted as a messenger of the gods.

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