ORRIS

orris

Noun

  1. Any of several irises that have a fragrant root, especially .
  2. The fragrant root of such an iris.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A type of gold or silver lace.
  2. A pattern in which gold lace or silver lace is worked, especially one in which the edges are ornamented with conical figures placed at equal distances, with spots between them.


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