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orris

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5 lettersPronunciation /ˈɒɹɪs/Part of speech nounSorted iorrsStarts with OEnds with S0 clues
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Definitions

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

Word origin

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

Used in a sentence

  • Drop twelve drops of genuine oil of rhodium on a lump of loaf-sugar ; grind this wel in a glass mortar, and mix it thoroughly with three pounds of orris powder.
  • Next place your hair, the rose quartz, some of the orris root powder, and the candle drippings into the box.

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