noun
- Plural of pyrethrum; plants of the genus Chrysanthemum (or Tanacetum) with daisy-like flowers, native to southeastern Europe and western Asia.
- Plural of pyrethrum; an insecticidal powder or extract derived from pyrethrum flowers, used to kill insects.
Usage: Often used in botanical or horticultural contexts.
Usage: Common in agriculture and pest control.
Examples
- The garden was filled with colorful pyrethrums blooming in late summer.
- Pyrethrums are valued for their natural insecticidal properties.
- She planted several varieties of pyrethrums along the border.
- Traditional pyrethrums were ground into powder for use against household pests.
- The farmer applied pyrethrum extract to protect the crops from aphids.