Etymology

orris

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Today it means: Any of several irises that have a fragrant root, especially Iris × germanica. Full definition →

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orris · noun1

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

orris · noun2

Contracted from orphrey, or from arras.

Orris · proper noun3

English surname from a vernacular form of the personal name Horace.

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