Mystery writer Johansen (4)

I believe the answer is:

iris

(Other definitions for iris that I've seen before include "Goddess of the rainbow in the eye" , "Pupil is at the centre of this" , "In the middle of which pupil is opening" , "One controlling pupil' s reactions" , "Camera diaphragm" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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