Words that rhyme with -iss

Iis forIris (plant)

Scientific name: iris germanica

The iris are a group of flowering plants. Their flowers come in a wide variety of colours, and they are very popular garden plants. Irises grow from fleshy roots called rhizomes, which will gradually spread and can be divided into new plants. Irises are tough plants and will grow in a variety of different climates.

Plants

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Jis forJaundice

Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and the whites of your eyes, caused by an excess of bilirubin. Newborn babies often get slightly jaundiced. It is also a symptom of liver damage.

Medical

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Kis forKiss

Kissing is when you press your puckered lips against something else. People normally kiss each other on the cheek or lips.

Motion, Verbs

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Lis forLattice

A lattice is made from strips of a material like wood crossing over itself, leaving gaps between the strips. The gaps are usually square or diamond shaped, but more intricate lattices have more interesting shapes. Lattices can be made from wood, plastic, metal or may even be made out of pastry strips on top of a pie.

Patterns

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Mis forMemphis

Memphis is a city in the state of Tennessee in the United States of America. It has a population of around 1.3 million.

Cities, Cities in North America

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Mis forMinneapolis

Minneapolis is the largest city in the state of Minnesota in the United States of America. It has a population of around 3.3 million.

Cities, Cities in North America

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Nis forNovice

A novice is someone who is only just beginning out in a new job or a new area of learning. The term novice is most often used to mean someone who has just become part of a religious order, like a monk or nun.

Jobs

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Ois forOffice

An office is a room, a group of rooms or even an entire building where professionals work. Offices are usually full of desks and computers.

Places, Office

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Pis forParis

Paris is the capital of France. It has a population of around 12 million.

Capital cities, Cities in Europe

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Pis forPost office

A post office is a place where letters and parcels are sorted before being delivered to your mailbox. Most post offices also sell cards and gifts, and you can pay your bills at the post office too.

Places