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Ingredient In Perfume And Potpourri Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ORRISROOT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ORRISROOT

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199%9Exact Match!
229%5Potpourri ingredient
327%8 Traditional ingredient in potpourri

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We think the answer is "ORRISROOT" which means:

    noun
  • • Fragrant rootstock of various irises especially florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The orrisroot has a distinct floral scent."
  • • "The orrisroot is dried and then powdered for various applications."

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New York Times21 Dec 2021 Down 34
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