orris

or or·rice

[ awr-is, or- ]

/ ˈɔr ɪs, ˈɒr- /

noun

an iris, Iris germanica florentina, having a fragrant rootstock.

Origin of orris

First recorded in 1535–45; unexplained alteration of iris

Words nearby orris

Orpington, Orr, orra, orrery, Orrin, orris, orrisroot, Orsha, Orsini, Orsk, or so

Definition for orris (2 of 2)

orris²

[ awr-is, or- ]

/ ˈɔr ɪs, ˈɒr- /

noun

a lace or braid made of gold or silver, much used in the 18th century.

a galloon used in upholstering.

Origin of orris

1695–1705; perhaps alteration (by influence of arras tapestry) of earlier orfraysorphrey

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Example sentences from the Web for orris

Sallie Moore told me she had an orris root sachet that had almost lost its scent.
Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School|Jessie Graham Flower
Oil of lavender two ounces, orris root half an ounce, spirits of wine one pint.
The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887)|Mrs. F.L. Gillette
The orris root of commerce is supplied by Iris florentina which has a fragrant root.
Flowers of Mountain and Plain|Edith S. Clements
When they reached the shore Dan turned toward Orris Head, walking within a yard or two of the water's edge.
The Deemster|Hall Caine

Dan went down toward the creek known as the Lockjaw, under Orris Head.
The Deemster|Hall Caine

British Dictionary definitions for orris (1 of 2)

orris¹

orrice

/ (ˈɒrɪs) /

noun

any of various irises, esp Iris florentina, that have fragrant rhizomes

Also called: 'orrisroot the rhizome of such a plant, prepared and used as perfume

Word Origin for orris

C16: variant of iris

British Dictionary definitions for orris (2 of 2)

orris²

/ (ˈɒrɪs) /

noun

a kind of lace made of gold or silver, used esp in the 18th century

Word Origin for orris

from Old French orfreis, from Latin auriphrygium Phrygian gold

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单词	orris
释义	orris ¹ or or·rice [ awr-is, or- ] / ˈɔr ɪs, ˈɒr- / noun an iris, Iris germanica florentina, having a fragrant rootstock. Origin of orris ¹ First recorded in 1535–45; unexplained alteration of iris Words nearby orris Orpington, Orr, orra, orrery, Orrin, orris, orrisroot, Orsha, Orsini, Orsk, or so Definition for orris (2 of 2) orris² [ awr-is, or- ] / ˈɔr ɪs, ˈɒr- / noun a lace or braid made of gold or silver, much used in the 18th century. a galloon used in upholstering. Origin of orris ² 1695–1705; perhaps alteration (by influence of arras tapestry) of earlier orfraysorphrey Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for orris Sallie Moore told me she had an orris root sachet that had almost lost its scent. Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School\|Jessie Graham Flower Oil of lavender two ounces, orris root half an ounce, spirits of wine one pint. The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887)\|Mrs. F.L. Gillette The orris root of commerce is supplied by Iris florentina which has a fragrant root. Flowers of Mountain and Plain\|Edith S. Clements When they reached the shore Dan turned toward Orris Head, walking within a yard or two of the water's edge. The Deemster\|Hall Caine Dan went down toward the creek known as the Lockjaw, under Orris Head. The Deemster\|Hall Caine British Dictionary definitions for orris (1 of 2) orris¹ orrice / (ˈɒrɪs) / noun any of various irises, esp Iris florentina, that have fragrant rhizomes Also called: 'orrisroot the rhizome of such a plant, prepared and used as perfume Word Origin for orris C16: variant of iris British Dictionary definitions for orris (2 of 2) orris² / (ˈɒrɪs) / noun a kind of lace made of gold or silver, used esp in the 18th century Word Origin for orris from Old French orfreis, from Latin auriphrygium Phrygian gold Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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