The Rainbow Goddess: The Meaning of the Iris. Like a great many flowers â see the lily for example â the mythology behind the Iris dates back to the ancient Greek civilisation, when flowers were often granted symbolic status as the emblems, or even the personifications, of gods or goddesses.
Iron Ring. For other uses, see Iron Ring (disambiguation). The Iron Ring is a ring worn by many Canadian-trained engineers, as a symbol and reminder of the obligations and ethics associated with their profession.
Noun. 1. iron ore-an ore from which iron can be extracted. atomic number 26, Fe, iron-a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood.