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orrisroot
noun or·ris·root \-ˌrüt, -ˌru̇t\
Definition of ORRISROOT
: the fragrant rootstock of any of three European irises (Iris florentina, I. germanica, and I. pallida) used especially in perfumery
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First Known Use of ORRISROOT
1598
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orrisroot
noun or·ris·root \ˈȯr-əs-ˌrüt, ˈär-əs-, -ˌru̇t\
Medical Definition of ORRISROOT
: the fragrant rootstock of any of three European irises (Iris pallida, I. florentina, and I. germanica) used in pulverized form in perfumery and pharmacology—called also orris
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