Cryptic crossword clue
Iris — first one replaced by yellow variety of it 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ORRIS

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What does ORRIS mean?

ORRIS noun
  1. Any of several irises that have a fragrant root, especially Iris × germanica.
  2. The fragrant root of such an iris.
ORRIS noun
  1. A type of gold or silver lace.
  2. 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.

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