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orris

or·ris [ áwriss ] (plural or·ris or or·ris·es [ áwrisseez ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. iris with fragrant root: an iris with a fragrant root. Native to: central and southern Europe.  Latin name Iris germanica.

2. 
Same as  orrisroot


[Mid-16th century. Probably alteration of iris]
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