1. Plural of orris; the rootstock of an iris plant, especially Iris germanica var. florentina, used in perfumery and as a fixative in fragrances.
Usage: Often used in the context of perfume and cosmetics manufacturing.; Also called orris root.
2. A type of decorative lace or braid, historically used as trim on clothing.
Usage: archaic; historical use in textiles and garment decoration

Examples

• The perfumer selected high-quality orrises from Italy to create the signature scent.
• Orrises have been valued in the fragrance industry for centuries.
• The dried orrises were ground into powder and added to the perfume base.
• Historical garments were often adorned with orrises as decorative trim.
• Orris root, one of the most prized orrises, comes from the Florentine iris.