n :  the fragrant rootstock of any of several irises (Iris pallida, I. florentina, and I. germanica) used in pulverized form in perfumery and pharmacology - called also orris  .
 
    
 
Similar sounding terms:  orae serratae  ora ser·ra·ta 
 
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