orris

A noun referring to a type of iris plant with large white flowers and lavender-tinged falls, or the fragrant rootstock of certain irises, especially the Florentine iris, used in perfumes and medicines.

• 🇩🇪Iris mit großen weißen Blüten und lavendelfarbenen Blütenblättern oder das wohlriechende Rhizom bestimmter Irisarten, besonders der Florentiner Schwertlilie, das in der Parfümerie und Medizin verwendet wird.

1. A type of iris plant C2 formal

   A German iris (Iris germanica) with large white flowers that have lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome.

   • The orris plant is known for its beautiful white and lavender flowers.
   • Gardeners often cultivate orris for its ornamental value.
   • The rhizome of the orris is highly aromatic.

   🇩🇪Deutsche Schwertlilie

2. Fragrant rootstock C2 formal

   The fragrant rootstock of various irises, especially the Florentine iris, used in perfumes, medicines, and as a fixative.

   • Orris root is a common ingredient in high-end perfumes.
   • Traditional medicine sometimes uses powdered orris root.
   • The scent of orris is often described as violet-like and powdery.

   🇩🇪Iriswurzel

   Synonyme: orrisroot

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