The word iridescence is derived in part from the Latin word Iris, meaning "rainbow", which in turn derives from the goddess Iris of Greek mythology, who is the personification of the rainbow and acted as a messenger of the gods.
Iris was married to Zephyrus, who was the god of the west wind.
Iridescence can be seen in soapy bubbles, seashells, butterfly wings, pearls, etc



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