Definition
orrices
noun
- Plural of orrice; a plant (Iris germanica var. florentina) whose rhizome is used in perfumery and medicine, or the rhizome itself.
Usage: Also called orris root or orris.; Archaic or specialized botanical/commercial term.
Examples
- The perfumer sourced orrices from Italy for the fragrance blend.
- Orrices have been valued in traditional medicine for centuries.
- The dried orrices were ground into a fine powder for use in cosmetics.