(manner) In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony. / (evaluative) Used to draw attention to an ironic aspect of a situation being described.

The 57th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

A group of Ossetians of the northern Caucasus who speak the Iron Ossetian dialect.

Of or pertaining to the Iron people.

plural of irone

(organic chemistry) Any of several ketones, or a mixture of such, found in orris oil (oil extracted from iris roots), used as odorants in perfumes.

(nautical) The "trapped" condition a sailing ship finds itself in when the bow of the ship is headed into the wind and the ship has stalled and is unable to maneuver.

simple past tense and past participle of iron

Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony. / Given to the use of irony; sarcastic. / (obsolete) Feigning ignorance; simulating lack of instruction or knowledge; exhibiting Socratic irony.

(not comparable) Made of the metal iron. / (figuratively) Strong (as of will), inflexible.