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orris.

Any of several irises that have a fragrant root, especially Iris × germanica.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɒɹɪs/
  1. Any of several irises that have a fragrant root, especially Iris × germanica.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The fragrant root of such an iris.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Probably from iris, although the alteration of the vowel is unexplained.

noun/ˈɒɹɪs/
  1. A type of gold or silver coloured lace.

    countable · historical · uncountable
  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.

    countable · historical · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Contracted from orphrey, or from arras.

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