orris root
noun
or·ris root
| \ ˈȯr-əs-
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or less commonly orris \ ˈȯr-əs
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Definition of orris root
: the fragrant rootstock of any of three European irises (Iris florentina, I. germanica, and I. pallida) used especially in perfumery
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Wildwood’s botanical mix also includes Seville oranges, cardamom, orris root, Douglas fir needles and Braeburn apples — the latter two harvested from Liedholm’s backyard. — Providence Cicero, The Seattle Times, "Backed by his boss, John Howie, sommelier/master distiller Erik Liedholm pours his heart and talent into award-winning liquors," 20 June 2018 Now add your second charge of lighter botanicals: the allspice, cardamom, orris root, ginger, grapefruit peel, rosemary, vanilla bean, rhubarb root, rosebuds, calendula, and yarrow. — Jacqueline Detwiler, Popular Mechanics, "Learn to Make Amaro and Fashion Your Own Take on Fernet-Branca," 22 Mar. 2018 Other notes come from orris root blended with patchouli; its inherent headiness is tempered by the freshness of jasmine. — Kavita Daswani, latimes.com, "Designers behind Proenza Schouler find fresh inspiration on a road trip from L.A. to West Texas," 19 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'orris root.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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orrisroot
noun
or·ris·root
| \ ˈȯr-əs-ˌrüt, ˈär-əs-, -ˌru̇t
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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