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bearded iris vs orris

orris vs bearded iris

bearded iris and orris both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bearded iris Yes No No No
orris Yes No No No
As nouns, orris is a hyponym of bearded iris; that is, orris is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bearded iris:
  • bearded iris: any of numerous wild or cultivated irises with hairlike structures on the falls (the drooping sepals)
  • orris: German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome
bearded iris (noun) orris (noun)
any of numerous wild or cultivated irises with hairlike structures on the falls (the drooping sepals) German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome
fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines
Difference between bearded iris and orris

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