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Meaning of word orris from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome.

Synonyms : florentine iris, iris florentina, iris germanica florentina

Meaning : Fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris. Used in perfumes and medicines.

Synonyms : orrisroot

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.