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ORRIS ROOT

\ˈɒɹɪs ɹˈuːt], \ˈɒɹɪs ɹˈuːt], \ˈɒ_ɹ_ɪ_s ɹ_ˈuː_t]\

Definitions of ORRIS ROOT

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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The rhizome of Iris florentina.

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop

Root used in preparing dentifrices.

1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
By William R. Warner

The dried roots of the Florentine orris, having an agreeable odour.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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