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The Clue
Source of a fragrant oil (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ORRIS
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The answer ORRIS is common and appears about once every 250 puzzles.
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Definition
ORRIS as a noun:
1. (Florentine iris, orris, Iris germanica florentina, Iris florentina) = German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome
2. (orrisroot, orris) = fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines