What is another word for derris?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛɹɪs] (IPA)

Derris is a term used for a specific group of plants, commonly known for their insecticidal properties. The term is often used interchangeably with other words that refer to these plants, such as rotenone or cube root. Rotenone is a common synonym for derris, as it is the active ingredient found in the roots of the plant. Other synonyms for derris include fish poison, tuba root, and tuba bark. These synonyms refer to various parts of the plant that contain rotenone and have been used traditionally for a range of purposes, including as a fishing poison and as a remedy for insect bites.

Synonyms for Derris:

What are the hypernyms for Derris?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Derris?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for derris (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Derris?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Derris

This jungle consists chiefly of the blue-flowered holly-leaved Acanthus ilicifolia and of the trailing semi-creeper-like derris scandens.
"The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1"
Allan O. Hume
The plant is known botanically as "derris."
"Tropic Days"
E. J. Banfield

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