orris (n.)

  1. German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome

    [ Syn: florentine iris , iris germanica florentina , iris florentina ]

  2. fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines

    [ Syn: orrisroot ]

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