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Type Words
Synonyms orrisroot
Type of root
Type Words
Synonyms florentine iris, iris florentina, iris germanica florentina
Type of bearded iris

Examples of orris

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Mix a few drops with the orris root in a plastic bag, then add to your potpourri.
From the dallasnews.com
Orris was on the ground for a couple of minutes but was OK and stayed in the game.
From the dailyherald.com
These include myrrh, gentian root, cinchona bark, orris root, zedoary, and saffron.
From the theatlantic.com
Orris root absorbs the oil, giving the potpourri a longer lasting fragrance.
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Rather than adding an essential oil and orris root, add your favorite spice.
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For orris root production, iris rhizomes are harvested, dried, and aged for up to 5 years.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Orris root requires a five-year drying and processing period before it can be made into perfume.
From the dailynews.com
Escentric 01 is mixed with pepper, lime, orris and incense.
From the independent.co.uk
Orris will play at Crete-Monee for Matt Ryndak, who was promoted in June from an assistant coaching position.
From the dailyherald.com
More examples
  • Florentine iris: German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome
  • Orrisroot: fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines
  • Derived from the rhizome of the Iris plant.
  • A plant of the genus Iris, esp. Iris germanica and I. florentina; the flower-de-luce. The rhizome of three species of Iris (I. florentina, I. germanica, I. pallida), which has a fragrant odour like that of violets; it is used powdered as a perfume and in medicine. See notes on herbs.
  • Any of the several species of Iris having a scented root. (109)