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or·ris·root

 (ôr′ĭs-ro͞ot′, -ro͝ot′, ŏr′-)
n.
See orris.
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or•ris•root

(ˈɔr ɪsˌrut, -ˌrʊt, ˈɒr-)

n.
the rootstock of the orris.
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Noun1.orrisroot - fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines
orris
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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