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orris

orris

9.9
A type of iris plant with large white or purple flowers and a fragrant root
  • noun
  • /ˈɔrɪs/
: orris
  • Orris root is often used in potpourri to enhance its fragrance.
  • orris root

Examples

  • She admired the beauty of the orris plant with its large purple flowers.

  • For instance, you can buy several natural essences (may rose, jasmine, orris, etc.).

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  • The orris flower adds a unique scent to many luxurious perfumes.

Synonyms

iris
vsorris
24 3.5

A plant with long narrow leaves and tall stems bearing bright flowers

is the specific aromatic garden form rather than the whole plant group
German iris
vsorris
1 6.5

A large garden flower with tall stems and colorful petals

is the general term that highlights ornamental and aromatic examples
Florentine iris
vsorris
1 9.9

A plant from southern Europe with large white flowers, lavender tips, and a fragrant underground stem

is the wider name used especially for that scented regional species
Iris germanica florentina
vsorris
  • Specialized
9.9

A garden iris with large white flowers slightly purple at the edges and a sweet-smelling root used for perfume

is the general name often used for that aromatic cultivated type
Iris florentina
vsorris
  • Specialized
8.9

A large white garden flower with a sweet-smelling underground root used in perfume

is the broader plant name that commonly refers to this fragrant species

Antonyms

11 3.0

Not having any smell

Surface Forms

orris singular
orrises plural

Etymology

Orris comes from an old name for the flower iris, borrowed into English from French. The iris has a thick, sweet-smelling root, so orris began to mean the iris plant known for its fragrance.