HyperDic: orris

English > 2 senses of the word orris:
NOUNplantorris, Florentine iris, Iris germanica florentina, Iris florentinaGerman iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome
plantorris, orrisrootfragrant rootstock / rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris
orris > pronunciation
Soundsao'rihs
Rhymesabyss ... worthiness: 194 rhymes with ihs...
English > orris: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningGerman iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome.
SynonymsFlorentine iris, Iris germanica florentina, Iris florentina
Membersorrisroot, orrisfragrant rootstock / rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris
Broaderbearded irisAny of numerous wild or cultivated irises with hairlike structures on the falls (the drooping sepals)
English > orris: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
Meaningfragrant rootstock / rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines.
Synonymorrisroot
Member ofFlorentine iris, orris, Iris germanica florentina, Iris florentinaGerman iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome
Broaderroot(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes

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