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Definition of Orrisroot
1. Noun. Fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines.
Group relationships: Florentine Iris, Iris Florentina, Iris Germanica Florentina, Orris
Generic synonyms: Root
Definition of Orrisroot
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Orrisroot
Literary usage of Orrisroot
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Merchants' Magazine and Commercial Review by William B. Dana (1855)
"When the mixture itself is deficient in the fragrancy peculiar to the grape, a
bouquet is contributed, by means of sweet scented herbs, by orrisroot, ..."
2. American Druggist (1888)
"Tolu 1Í " Acetic Ether 15 " OrrisRoot 120 " Deodorized Alcohol ', 000 " Macerate
for at least forty-eight hours, at a temperature between 100 and 110° F., ..."
3. A Treatise on pharmacy by Edward Parrish, Thomas S. Wiegand (1884)
"Iris Florentino, orrisroot; the rhizoma of Iris Florentina. Contains, like the
root of other composite, inulin, bitter principle, ..."
4. Health Education in Rural Schools by James Mace Andress (1919)
"( " " Ic.) orrisroot 2 oz. ( " " lOc.) Take all of these substances and mix them
together on a large sheet of paper, stirring them about with a table knife, ..."
5. A History and Description of Modern Wines by Cyrus Redding (1851)
"So much are the merchants sensible of this that they are obliged to give perfume
to the wine, thus mixed, by artificial means, such as orrisroot and similar ..."
6. An Introduction to practical pharmacy by Edward Parrish (1856)
"orrisroot, in powder, is much used by ladies as an infant and toilet powder, for
which it is adapted by its whiteness and delicate though persistent odor. ..."
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