orris

Etymology 1
Probably from iris, although the alteration of the vowel is unexplained.

Noun

 * 1) Any of several irises that have a fragrant root, especially.
 * 2) The fragrant root of such an iris.
 * 3) * 1998, Claire Kowalchik, William H. Hylton, Orris, entry in Rodale′s Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs, page 406,
 * Orris is the part of the florentine iris you don′t see — the rhizome.The ancient Egyptians and Greeks learned that the bland-smelling orris root would take on a remarkable fragrance if dried for at least two years.
 * Orris is the part of the florentine iris you don′t see — the rhizome.The ancient Egyptians and Greeks learned that the bland-smelling orris root would take on a remarkable fragrance if dried for at least two years.

Derived terms

 * orris pea

Etymology 2
Contracted from, or from.

Noun

 * 1) A type of gold or silver lace.
 * 2) 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.

Noun

 * 1) ground squirrel