orris

Pronunciation: /ˈɒɹɪs/

The English word “orris” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

Any of several irises that have a fragrant root, especially Iris × germanica.
The fragrant root of such an iris.
A type of gold or silver coloured lace.
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.

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

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