orris

noun

Any of several species of iris having a fragrant rootstock, especially Iris pallida and cultivars of the hybrid species I. ×germanica.

noun

The fragrant rootstock of an orris, used chiefly in perfumes.

noun

A plant from which orris-root is obtained. Also orrice.

noun

A name given to laces of varied design in gold and silver.

noun

Galloon and gimp used in upholstery.

noun

A sort of gold or silver lace.

noun

A peculiar 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.

noun

A plant of the genus Iris (Iris Florentina); a kind of flower-de-luce. Its rootstock has an odor resembling that of violets.

noun

an issue pea made from orris root.

noun

the fragrant rootstock of the orris.