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pyrethrum

The correct spelling is pyrethrum.

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noun

IPA: /paɪˈɹiθɹəm/

Say it like: Pyr-eth-rum

The correct spelling is pyrethrum. Any of several daisy-like perennial African plants of the genus Tanacetum, especially Tanacetum cinerariifolium.

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  1. 1.Any of several daisy-like perennial African plants of the genus Tanacetum, especially Tanacetum cinerariifolium.
  2. 2.Anacyclus pyrethrum (pellitory of Spain)
  3. 3.Any of several insecticides obtained from these plants; pyrethrin.

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