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orrisroot


or·ris·root

noun \-ˌrüt, -ˌru̇t\

Definition of ORRISROOT

: the fragrant rootstock of any of three European irises (Iris florentina, I. germanica, and I. pallida) used especially in perfumery

First Known Use of ORRISROOT

1598

Rhymes with ORRISROOT

acre-foot, arrowroot, athlete's foot, bitterroot, cajeput, dorsal root, fescue foot, fibrous root, gingerroot, hand and foot, pussyfoot, puttyroot, tenderfoot, underfoot

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