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n. Any of several species of iris having a fragrant rootstock, especially a variety of the hybrid Iris germanica.

n. The fragrant rootstock of the orris, used in perfumes and cosmetics. Also called orrisroot.

n. Any of several irises that have a fragrant root, especially Iris germanica (variety florentina).

n. The fragrant root of such an iris; the orris root.

n. A type of gold or silver lace.

n. 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.

n. A plant of the genus Iris (Iris Florentina); a kind of flower-de-luce. Its rootstock has an odor resembling that of violets.

n. A sort of gold or silver lace.

n. A peculiar 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.

n. A name given to laces of varied design in gold and silver.

n. Galloon and gimp used in upholstery.

n. A plant from which orris-root is obtained. Also orrice.

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

n. fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines

"Then the delectable, creamy blend of vanilla, heliotrope and orris, which is like a layer of dark-golden nougat ..."

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