orris

Meaning

  1. (countable, uncountable) Any of several irises that have a fragrant root, especially Iris × germanica.
  2. (countable, uncountable) The fragrant root of such an iris.

Synonyms

orrisroot

Florentine iris

Iris florentina

Iris germanica florentina

aromatic cane

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɒɹɪs/
Etymology

Probably from iris, although the alteration of the vowel is unexplained.

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