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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOrris
/ˈɔːr.ɪs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The dried rhizome of the iris plant, used in perfumery and cosmetics.
"The perfumer selected orris to add a floral note to the fragrance." - 2
A powder made from the dried root of the iris, used as a fixative in perfumes.
"Orris powder is often used to enhance the longevity of scents."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'orris' originates from the Middle English word 'oris', which is derived from the Old French 'oris', itself borrowed from the Latin 'iris', referring to the flower. Historically, it has been associated with the use of iris root in perfumery and traditional medicine.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Orris" is said worldwide
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orris
Transliteration: oris
"L'orris est utilisé dans la fabrication de parfums."
Iriswurzel
Transliteration: Iriswurzel
"Die Iriswurzel wird in der Parfümherstellung verwendet."
orris
Transliteration: orris
"L'orris è un ingrediente comune nei profumi."
orris
Transliteration: orris
"El orris se utiliza en la industria de los perfumes."
orris
Transliteration: orris
"O orris é usado na fabricação de perfumes."
ओरिस
Transliteration: oris
"ओरिस का उपयोग इत्र बनाने में किया जाता है।"
鸢尾根
Transliteration: yuān wěi gēn
"鸢尾根常用于香水制造。"
아이리스 뿌리
Transliteration: airiseu ppuri
"아이리스 뿌리는 향수 제조에 사용됩니다."
アイリスの根
Transliteration: airisu no ne
"アイリスの根は香水の製造に使われます。"
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