/ Dictionary / Index O orris: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: or•ris Pronunciation: (ôr'is, or'-), [key] — n. an iris, Iris germanica florentina, having a fragrant rootstock. or•ris Pronunciation: (ôr'is, or'-), [key] — n. a lace or braid made of gold or silver, much used in the 18th century. a galloon used in upholstering. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: orris (Thesaurus) Orrin orrisroot Related Content Daily Word Quiz: spectral Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language