orris noun¹. ['ɒrɪs] M16.
[App. unexpl. alt. of IRIS.]
1. In full orris root. The dried fragrant root of an orris (see sense 2), used in perfumery. M16.

2. Any of several bearded irises, esp. one cultivated for its fragrant rhizomes, such as the Florentine iris and Iris pallida. E17.

Comb.:
orris-powder powdered orris root.

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orris noun². ['ɒrɪs] Also orrice & other vars. E18.
[Perh. alt. of obsolete var. of ORPHREY.]
Lace with patterns in gold and silver; gold lace embroidery.

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