Lace vs. Orris — What's the Difference?

Lace is a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern, made by machine or by hand. Generally, lace is divided into two main categories, needlelace and bobbin lace.

Any of several species of iris having a fragrant rootstock, especially Iris pallida and cultivars of the hybrid species I. ×germanica.

A cord or ribbon used to draw and tie together two opposite edges, as of a shoe.

The fragrant rootstock of an orris, used chiefly in perfumes. Also called orrisroot.

A delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern. Also called lacework.

Any of several irises that have a fragrant root, especially Iris × germanica.

Gold or silver braid ornamenting an officer's uniform.

The fragrant root of such an iris.

To thread a cord through the eyelets or around the hooks of.

A type of gold or silver lace.

To draw together and tie the laces of.

A pattern in which gold lace or silver lace is worked, especially one in which the edges are ornamented with conical figures placed at equal distances, with spots between them.

To restrain or constrict by tightening laces, especially of a corset.

A plant of the genus Iris (Iris Florentina); a kind of flower-de-luce. Its rootstock has an odor resembling that of violets.

To pull or pass through; intertwine

A sort of gold or silver lace.

To trim or decorate with or as if with lace.

A peculiar pattern in which gold lace or silver lace is worked; especially, one in which the edges are ornamented with conical figures placed at equal distances, with spots between them.

To add a touch of flavor to

German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome

To add a substance, especially an intoxicant or narcotic, to

Fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines

To add or intersperse with something in order to produce a certain effect

To streak with color.

To give a beating to; thrash

To be fastened or tied with laces or a lace.

(uncountable) A light fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread. ^Wp

(countable) A cord or ribbon passed through eyelets in a shoe or garment, pulled tight and tied to fasten the shoe or garment firmly. ^Wp

A snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net.

Spirits added to coffee or another beverage.

(ergative) To fasten (something) with laces.

(transitive) To add alcohol, poison, a drug or anything else potentially harmful to (food or drink).

(transitive) To interweave items.

(transitive) To interweave the spokes of a bicycle wheel.

(transitive) To beat; to lash; to make stripes on.

(transitive) To adorn with narrow strips or braids of some decorative material.

That which binds or holds, especially by being interwoven; a string, cord, or band, usually one passing through eyelet or other holes, and used in drawing and holding together parts of a garment, of a shoe, of a machine belt, etc.

A snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net.

A fabric of fine threads of linen, silk, cotton, etc., often ornamented with figures; a delicate tissue of thread, much worn as an ornament of dress.

Spirits added to coffee or some other beverage.

To fasten with a lace; to draw together with a lace passed through eyelet holes; to unite with a lace or laces, or, figuratively. with anything resembling laces.

To adorn with narrow strips or braids of some decorative material; as, cloth laced with silver.

To beat; to lash; to make stripes on.

To add something to (a food or beverage) so as to impart flavor, pungency, or some special quality; as, to lace a punch with alcohol; to lace the Kool-Aid with LSD.

To twine or draw as a lace; to interlace; to intertwine.

To be fastened with a lace, or laces; as, these boots lace.

A cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)

A delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns

Spin or twist together so as to form a cord;

Make by braiding or interlacing;

Do lacework;

Draw through eyes or holes;

Add alcohol beverages