(military) (formerly) the second highest military decoration of Germany, under the military order of the Pour le Mérite, or the cross pattée shape of this decoration.

(metallurgy) An allotropic form of iron which is stable at high temperatures. It is used in the manufacture of austenite.

Alternative spelling of gamma iron.

(metallurgy) A compound of iron with carbon (Fe₃C).

plural of iron fist

The proposed punctuation mark ؟ or ⸮, used to suggest irony or sarcasm in a question.

(chiefly Australia) Any of several unrelated eucalypts that have dark, deeply furrowed bark. / (chiefly Australia) The hard wood of these trees, as used in building and construction.

(idiomatic, US, military) An American military officer who has attained the rank of colonel but will not be promoted to the rank of general.

plural of iroko

plural of iron curtain