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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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Noun | 1. | orrisroot - fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines 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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