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derris: Meaning and Definition of
der•ris
Pronunciation: (der'is), [key]
— n.
- any East Indian plant belonging to the genus Derris, of the legume family, esp. D. elliptica, the roots of which contain rotenone and are used as an insecticide.
See also:
- derris (Thesaurus)
