orrice

Noun (1)

orris (countable and uncountable, plural orrises)

1. Any of several irises that have a fragrant root, especially Iris × germanica.
2. The fragrant root of such an iris.
   • 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.1826, Samuel Adams, Sarah Adams, The Complete Servant, page 169

Noun (2)

orris (countable and uncountable, plural orrises)

1. (historical) A type of gold or silver coloured lace.

   Synonyms:

   orris lace

2. (historical) A pattern in which gold lace or silver lace is worked, especially one in which the edges are ornamented with conical figures placed at equal distances, with spots between them.

   Synonyms:

   orris pattern

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