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Meaning of pyrethrum

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pyrethrum

Pronunciation:/paɪˈɹiθɹəm/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any of several daisy-like perennial African plants of the genus Tanacetum, especially Tanacetum cinerariifolium.

  2. Anacyclus pyrethrum (pellitory of Spain)

  3. Any of several insecticides obtained from these plants; pyrethrin.