Noun: orrisroot 'or-us,root or 'ór-is,root [N. Amer], 'ó-ris,root [Brit]
- Fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines
"Orrisroot was a key ingredient in many vintage perfume formulations";
- orris
Derived forms: orrisroots
Type of: root
Part of: Florentine iris, Iris florentina, Iris germanica florentina, orris
Encyclopedia: Orrisroot