DERRIS


Meaning of DERRIS in English

n. 1 any woody tropical climbing leguminous plant of the genus Derris, bearing leathery pods. 2 an insecticide made from the powdered root of some kinds of derris.

[ mod.L f. Gk, = leather covering (with ref. to its pod) ]

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