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orris1, orrice the rhizome of such a plant, prepared and used as perfume orris2 a kind of lace made of gold or silver, used esp in the 18th century orris, orrice any of various irises, esp Iris florentina, that have fragrant rhizomes orris [′ȯr·əs] (materials) The fragrant powder from the root of the plantsIris florentinea, I. germanica,andI. pallida;used in perfume, medicine, and tooth powder. Also known as orrisroot. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The company, whose clients include catalog retailer Orris, Pitney Bowes and several financial-services firms, is relocating from about 3,000 square feet at 538 Broadhollow Rd. and Truly are the narrators of the unfolding crisis in their lives, which is caused by Truly's brother Orris, a drunken ne'er-do -well who abuses Pert. Whites and yellows smell like lemon, orris, nasturtium and violet. |
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