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Meaning of orris
or•ris
Pronunciation: (ôr'is, or'-), [key]
— n.
- an iris, Iris germanica florentina, having a fragrant rootstock.
or•ris
Pronunciation: (ôr'is, or'-), [key]
— n.
- a lace or braid made of gold or silver, much used in the 18th century.
- a galloon used in upholstering.
See also:
- orris (Thesaurus)