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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The root of the orris. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

orris

Etymology

From orris + root.

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