genus Iris vs flag

genus Iris and flag both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
genus Iris	Yes	No	No	No
flag	Yes	No	Yes	No

genus Iris (noun)	flag (noun)
large genus of perennials that develop from bulbs or rhizomes	a conspicuously marked or shaped tail
	emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
	stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones
	flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
	a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device
	a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
	plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals

genus Iris (verb)	flag (verb)
	provide with a flag
	become less intense
	communicate or signal with a flag
	decorate with flags
	droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness