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- US Pronunciation
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- [der-is]
- /ˈdɛr ɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [der-is]
- /ˈdɛr ɪs/
Definitions of derris word
- noun derris any East Indian leguminous woody climbing plant of the genus Derris, esp D. elliptica, whose roots yield the compound rotenone 3
- noun derris any of a genus (Derris) of woody East Indian plants of the pea family, from whose roots rotenone is extracted 3
- noun derris any East Indian plant belonging to the genus Derris, of the legume family, especially D. elliptica, the roots of which contain rotenone and are used as an insecticide. 1
- noun derris An insecticide made from the powdered roots of certain tropical plants containing rotenone. 1
- noun derris A climbing leguminous plant of Southeast Asia and the southwest Pacific Islands, whose roots are a source of rotenone. 0
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Origin of derris
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; New Latin < Greek: a covering, derivative of déros skin, hide; see derma1
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Parts of speech for Derris
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derris popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
derris usage trend in Literature
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