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pyrethrum

/paɪˈɹiθɹəm/

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noun

Pirietros

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

Examples :

"My grandmother grows pyrethrum in her garden for its beautiful flowers and natural insecticidal properties. "

Mi abuela cultiva pirietros en su jardín por sus hermosas flores y sus propiedades insecticidas naturales.

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noun

Pelitre

Anacyclus pyrethrum (pellitory of Spain)

Examples :

"My grandmother grows pyrethrum in her garden, believing its roots can help with some ailments. "

Mi abuela cultiva pelitre en su jardín, creyendo que sus raíces pueden ayudar con algunas dolencias.

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noun

Piretrina, insecticida derivado del piretro

Any of several insecticides obtained from these plants; pyrethrin.

Examples :

"To keep the garden free of pests, she sprayed the roses with a natural insecticide made from pyrethrum. "

Para mantener el jardín libre de plagas, roció las rosas con un insecticida natural hecho de piretrina.

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