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orris¹
- /ˈɒɹɪs/
Where it comes from
Probably from iris, although the alteration of the vowel is unexplained.
noun orrises
- Any of several irises that have a fragrant root, especially Iris × germanica.
- 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.
orris²
- /ˈɒɹɪs/
Where it comes from
Contracted from orphrey, or from arras.
noun orrises
-
A type of gold or silver coloured lace.
Similar: orris lace
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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.
Similar: orris pattern
Orris³
Where it comes from
English surname from a vernacular form of the personal name Horace.
proper noun Orrises
- A surname transferred from the given name.
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title = {orris},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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