orris.
Any of several irises that have a fragrant root, especially Iris × germanica.
Meaning & usage
Any of several irises that have a fragrant root, especially Iris × germanica.
The fragrant root of such an iris.
Where this word comes from
Probably from iris, although the alteration of the vowel is unexplained.
A type of gold or silver coloured lace.
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.
Where this word comes from
Contracted from orphrey, or from arras.
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