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orris Definition

or·ris (ôris, är-)

noun

any of several European irises, esp. a white-flowered species (Iris florentina) whose rootstocks yield orrisroot

Etymology: prob. altered < ME ireos < ML yreos < Gr ireos, made from iris < iris, iris

orris Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • root: Concrete of orris root was said to be a common allergen ( Greenberg & Lester 1954 ).
  • powder: Mix the orris root powder and ground cinnamon and roll the orange in these spices.

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