Definitions for Derris

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Derris der·ris

Spelling: [der-is]

IPA: /ˈdɛr ɪs/

Derris is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 7 points.

You can make 81 anagrams from letters in Derris (deirrs).

Definitions for Derris

noun

1. 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.

Origin of Derris

1855-60; New Latin Greek: a covering, derivative of déros skin, hide; see derma¹