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Word: Orris
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century: apparently an unexplained alteration of iris
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɒrɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a preparation of the fragrant rootstock of an iris, used in perfumery and formerly in medicine.
Short Definition:preparation of fragrant rootstock of iris, used in perfumery
Variant Forms:
- orris root
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