English Explanatory Dictionary

orris

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several irises that have a fragrant root, especially Iris × germanica.
  2. The fragrant root of such an iris.
noun
  1. A type of gold or silver lace.
  2. 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.
name
  1. A surname transferred from the given name.

Pronunciation

/ˈɒɹɪs/

Word forms

orris orrises

Etymology

Probably from iris, although the alteration of the vowel is unexplained.

Derived words

orris pea orrisroot Orrison
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