Como Pronunciar "derris"

word

DER-iss

Definição

Derris is a tropical climbing plant in the pea family, mainly known for its roots, which have been used to make natural insecticides such as rotenone.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈdɛrɪs

Inglês Britânico

ˈdɛrɪs

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

DER-iss

Ouça em Contexto

The roots of derris are used in some insecticides.

Derris grows mainly in tropical countries.

Farmers sometimes use derris powder to protect crops.

People used to crush derris roots to make a homemade bug spray.