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Definition of: orris
(ôr′is, or′-) noun
Any of the several species of Iris having a scented root, especially I. florentina, of which the dried rootstock is used in medicine, perfumery, etc. Also or′rice. [Prob. alter. of Ital. ireos <L iris IRIS]
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