- or|ris|root
- or|ris|root «AWR ihs ROOT, -RUT; OR-», noun.the fragrant rootstock of orris, a variety of iris, used in making perfume and formerly used in cosmetic powders and toothpaste.
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heu|ris|tic — «hyu RIHS tihk», adjective. serving to find out or discover; leading to or stimulating investigation or research: »heuristic teaching. What methods will lead students to become more inquisitive, flexible, heuristic, which, in turn, would lead to… … Useful english dictionary
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