derris

American  

[der-is] / ˈdɛr ɪs /

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.

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derris British  

/ ˈdɛrɪs /

noun

1. any East Indian leguminous woody climbing plant of the genus Derris , esp D. elliptica, whose roots yield the compound rotenone

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Etymology

Origin of derris

1855–60; New Latin < Greek: a covering, derivative of déros skin, hide; derma ¹

Example Sentences

Later, the Tigers made it 10-0 when Ja’Derris Carr rushed in from the 1-yard line for his first career touchdown.

From Seattle Times

News outlets report that a Lee County judge sentenced 29-year-old Jacquavious Greathouse of Auburn on Thursday in the deaths of 27-year-old Sedric Lewis and 31-year-old Derris Harris.

From Washington Times

Nahsiem McIntosh, 21, and Derris Lloyd, 35, were indicted on gun charges by a federal grand jury Tuesday, according to a news release from the U.S.

From Washington Times

Image from Everlane’s Instagram account Derris, a PR firm that represents Everlane, told Vogue that Everlane’s customer experience team didn’t have enough signatures to establish a clear majority.

From The Verge

Jesse Derris, a spokesman for Joshua Kushner, confirmed the purchase, as did a spokesman for the N.B.A.

From New York Times