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Orris

//ˈɒɹɪs// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname transferred from the given name.
Noun
  1. 1
    Any of several irises that have a fragrant root, especially Iris × germanica. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A type of gold or silver lace. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines wordnet
  4. 4
    The fragrant root of such an iris. countable, uncountable

    "Drop twelve drops of genuine oil of rhodium on a lump of loaf-sugar ; grind this wel in a glass mortar, and mix it thoroughly with three pounds of orris powder."

  5. 5
    A pattern in which gold lace or silver lace is worked, especially one in which the edges are ornamented with conical figures placed at equal distances, with spots between them. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

Contracted from orfrays, or from arras.

Etymology 3

English surname from a vernacular form of the personal name Horace.

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