English dictionary

orris

/'/O/r/I/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome

noun.plant

Synonyms florentine iris iris florentina iris germanica florentina

Source: WordNet 3.0
fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines

noun.plant

Synonyms orrisroot

Source: WordNet 3.0
A plant of the genus <i>Iris</i> (<i>I. Florentina</i>); a kind of flower-de- luce. Its rootstock has an odor resembling that of violets.

noun

Source: webster1913
A sort of gold or silver lace.

noun

Source: webster1913