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Orris root - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Orris \Or"ris\, n. [Prob. corrupted from It. ireos iris. See
Iris.] (Bot.)
Iris_({I._Florentina">A plant of the genus Iris ({I. Florentina); a kind of
flower-de-luce. Its rootstock has an odor resembling that of
violets.
Orris pea (Med.), an issue pea made from orris root.
Orris root, the fragrant rootstock of the orris.
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