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 Definitions of orris  [ˈɔr ɪs, ˈɒr-]  

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Definition of 'orris' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) orris
an iris, Iris germanica florentina, having a fragrant rootstock.

Etymology:  (1535–45; unexplained alter. of iris)

Definition of 'orris' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) Florentine iris, orris, Iris germanica florentina, Iris florentina
German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome

2. (noun) orrisroot, orris
fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines

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