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Orris Definition & Meaning

orris
noun
  1. German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome
  2. fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines

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What does orris mean?
German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines
What part of speech is orris?
Orris is a noun.
How many definitions does orris have?
Orris has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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