Associations to the word «Orris»
Noun
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Wiktionary
ORRIS, noun. Any of several irises that have a fragrant root, especially Iris × germanica.
ORRIS, noun. The fragrant root of such an iris.
ORRIS, noun. A type of gold or silver lace.
ORRIS, noun. A pattern in which gold lace or silver lace is worked, especially one in which the edges are ornamented with conical figures placed at equal distances, with spots between them.
ORRIS PEA, noun. (medicine) An issue pea made from orris root.
Dictionary definition
ORRIS, noun. German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome.
ORRIS, noun. Fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines.
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