Orris

[ɒ:ris]

Definition

(n.) A plant of the genus Iris (I. Florentina); a kind of flower-de-luce. Its rootstock has an odor resembling that of violets.

(n.) A sort of gold or silver lace.

(n.) A peculiar 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.

Editor: Sallust

Definition

n. a species of iris in the south of Europe the dried root of which has the smell of violets used in perfumery.—Also Orr′ice.

n. a peculiar kind of gold or silver lace: upholsterers' galloon and gimp.

Editor: Ned