orris

noun

1. an iris, Iris germanica florentina, having a fragrant rootstock.

noun

1. a lace or braid made of gold or silver, much used in the 18th century.
2. a galloon used in upholstering.

noun

1. any of various irises, esp Iris florentina, that have fragrant rhizomes
2. Also called: ‘orrisroot the rhizome of such a plant, prepared and used as perfume

noun

1. a kind of lace made of gold or silver, used esp in the 18th century