pyrethrum

noun /paɪ'riθrəm/

Definition
spring-flowering garden perennial of Asiatic origin having finely divided aromatic leaves and white to pink-purple flowers; source of an insecticide; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'pyrethrum': She showed great pyrethrum during the competition.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
7
Length
9

Word Statistics

Length
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble Score
Frequency
1.74

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