oryssid

/ɒrɪˈsɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word for a place or region where orris root is cultivated or obtained.

“The ancient texts described the orryssid as a mystical place where the orris root was harvested.”

Synonyms

  • orris field
  • orris grove

Antonyms

  • desert
  • urban area