Persian Insect Powder

Pronunciation
/per-si-an in-SECT POW-der/
Category
History
Singular
Persian Insect Powder
Plural
Persian Insect Powder

Definition

A term referring to a natural insecticide made from dried flowers of Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium and Chrysanthemum coccineum, known as Persian pyrethrum, which contains insecticidal compounds.

Etymology

From the name 'Persian' indicating its origin and 'Insect Powder' describing its use as a natural insecticide.

Example

The use of Persian Insect Powder dates back to ancient times in the Caucasus region and northwest Iran.

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