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English noun: orris

1. orris (plant) German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome


SynonymsFlorentine iris, Iris florentina, Iris germanica florentina


Broader (hypernym)bearded iris


Member holonymorris, orrisroot

2. orris (plant) fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines


Synonymsorrisroot


Broader (hypernym)root


Member meronymFlorentine iris, Iris florentina, Iris germanica florentina, orris









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