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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. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | No he intend inheritanc avoids go Rosie and spend tim ation Street m) angrily confronts Fiz k lets slip she has opping for a wedding orris informs Emily ds to refuse his ce from Ramsay, Luke oing on a date with d hopes to instead me with Michelle. The gin's angelica root and angelica seed have dry and earthy characteristics; coriander seeds add spicy citrus notes; liquorice lends a bittersweet, woody quality; almonds leave a trail of marzipan and soft spice; orris root adds flavours not unlike Parma violets, while the dried peels of lemons and Seville oranges sharpen the combination and heighten the effect of the carefully-balanced medley. Next, it's the secret mix of 'botanicals', the blend of juniper, orange and lemon peel, coriander, licorice, cinnamon, cassia and nutmeg, angelica and orris root, that gives the gin its singular personality. |
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ORRD ORRE Orreaga / Roncesvalles Orreaga / Roncesvalles Orrefors Orrell Park Baptist Church ORREP ORREQ orreries orreries orrery orrery Orrery, Charles Boyle, 4th earl of Orrery, Roger Boyle, 1st earl of Orrey Orrey ORRF ORRHES orrho- orrho- ORRHS ORRI Orrice Orrice Orridge Business Sales Limited ORRIL Orrin Orrin Orrina ORRIO orris Orris OilOrris pea Orris Root Orris Root Orris-root orrisroot orrisroot orrisroot ORRISSA ORRJHS ORRL ORRM Orrmulum ORRN ORROC ORROE Orronoko Orroral Valley, Australia ORRP ORRPC ORRR ORRRC ORRS ORRSR Orrum, Eilley Orrville High School Orrville Railroad Heritage Society | |||||||
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