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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.


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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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