Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun orrisroot

1 sense of orrisroot

Sense 1
orrisroot, orris -- (fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines)
       => root -- ((botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground)