Orris


[awr-is, or-] /ˈɔr ɪs, ˈɒr-/

noun
1.
an , Iris germanica florentina, having a fragrant rootstock.
[awr-is, or-] /ˈɔr ɪs, ˈɒr-/
noun
1.
a lace or braid made of gold or silver, much used in the 18th century.
2.
a galloon used in upholstering.
/ˈɒrɪs/
noun
1.
any of various irises, esp Iris florentina, that have fragrant rhizomes
2.
Also called ‘orrisroot. the rhizome of such a plant, prepared and used as perfume
/ˈɒrɪs/
noun
1.
a kind of lace made of gold or silver, used esp in the 18th century

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