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orris

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or·ris  (ôrs, r-)
n.
1. Any of several species of iris having a fragrant rootstock, especially a variety of the hybrid Iris germanica.
2. The fragrant rootstock of the orris, used in perfumes and cosmetics. Also called orrisroot.
[Probably alteration of Middle English yreos, from Medieval Latin, alteration of Latin ris; see iris.]
orris1, orrice [ˈɒrɪs]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any of various irises, esp Iris florentina, that have fragrant rhizomes
2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) Also called 'orrisroot the rhizome of such a plant, prepared and used as perfume
[variant of iris]
orris2
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a kind of lace made of gold or silver, used esp in the 18th century
[from Old French orfreis, from Latin auriphrygium Phrygian gold]
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Noun1.orris - German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizomeorris - German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome
Florentine iris, Iris florentina, Iris germanica florentina
bearded iris - any of numerous wild or cultivated irises with hairlike structures on the falls (the drooping sepals)
orrisroot, orris - fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines
2.orris - fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines
orrisroot
Florentine iris, Iris florentina, Iris germanica florentina, orris - German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome
root - (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
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The gin's angelica root and angelica seed have dry and earthy characteristics; coriander seeds add spicy citrus notes; liquorice lends a bittersweet, woody quality; almonds leave a trail of marzipan and soft spice; orris root adds flavours not unlike Parma violets, while the dried peels of lemons and Seville oranges sharpen the combination and heighten the effect of the carefully-balanced medley.
Magical herb proves perfect partner for legendary pasty by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
Next, it's the secret mix of 'botanicals', the blend of juniper, orange and lemon peel, coriander, licorice, cinnamon, cassia and nutmeg, angelica and orris root, that gives the gin its singular personality.
Martin's Black Country gin palace is a winner; Raise AGlass by Birmingham Mail (England)
 
 
 
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