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Meaning of orris in English
Pronunciation
/ˈɔrəs/
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Noun
orris
Etymology
mid 16th century: apparently an unexplained alteration of iris
Definitions
1.
German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome
2.
fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris
Examples
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