Definitions for orris

orris or·ris

Spelling: [awr-is, or-]
IPA: /ˈɔr ɪs, ˈɒr-/

Orris is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 5 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 5 points.

You can make 28 anagrams from letters in orris (iorrs).

Definitions for orris

noun

  1. an iris, Iris germanica florentina, having a fragrant rootstock.
  2. a lace or braid made of gold or silver, much used in the 18th century.
  3. a galloon used in upholstering.

Origin of orris

First recorded in 1535-45; unexplained alteration of iris

Examples for orris

Dan's bewildered mind recalled the fact that orris Head was a rift of red sand and soft sandstone.

The orris root of commerce is supplied by Iris florentina which has a fragrant root.

He asked further questions about Jellies, orris, and the ten bicycles.

When they reached the shore Dan turned toward orris Head, walking within a yard or two of the water's edge.

orris root, which is used in perfumery, is the stem of the Iris florentina.

In a moment she had gone, distributing as she went a faint, sweet smell of orris.

It has a charming violet-like odor, and is the well-known sweet orris root (the name corrupted from Iris) of commerce.

Up from them lifted a fragrance that rivaled even that of orris root.

He kept his face against her hair, soft and silky, and fragrant with orris—forgetting himself utterly in his loving pity for her.

I embrace the opportunity of writing to you by the favour of Mrs. orris.

Word Value for orris
Scrable

5

Words with friends

5

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