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Answer for the clue "Perfumery fixative ", 9 letters:
orrisroot

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n. fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines [syn: orris ]

Usage examples of orrisroot.

Rosamond went down the narrow stairway, leaving behind her a faint, fresh odour of lavender and orrisroot, and her father lay down again on the box-couch.

Perhaps she hopes they may be found, smelling faintly of orrisroot, if she predeceases you.

Martha, who was gathering Tellicherry peppercorns, orrisroot powder, bayberry bark, senna pods, lemon verbena and rosehips from her backyard for potpourri.

I found some of the orrisroot powder and aromatic vinegar that Mrs.