'Anacyclus Pyrethrum' definitions:

Definition of 'Anacyclus pyrethrum'

From: WordNet
noun
A small Mediterranean plant containing a volatile oil once used to relieve toothache [syn: pellitory, pellitory-of- Spain, Anacyclus pyrethrum]

Definition of 'Anacyclus Pyrethrum'

From: GCIDE
  • Pellitory \Pel"li*to*ry\, n. [Sp. pelitre, fr. L. pyrethrum. See Bertram.] (Bot.) (a) A composite plant (Anacyclus Pyrethrum) of the Mediterranean region, having finely divided leaves and whitish flowers. The root is the officinal pellitory, and is used as an irritant and sialogogue. Called also bertram, and pellitory of Spain. (b) The feverfew (Chrysanthemum Parthenium); -- so called because it resembles the above. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Anacyclus pyrethrum'

From: GCIDE
  • Pyrethrine \Pyr"eth*rine\, n. (Chem.) An alkaloid extracted from the root of the pellitory of Spain (Anacyclus pyrethrum). [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Anacyclus pyrethrum'

From: GCIDE
  • Bertram \Ber"tram\, n. [Corrupted fr. L. pyrethrum, Gr. ? a hot spicy plant, fr. ? fire.] (Bot.) Pellitory of Spain (Anacyclus pyrethrum). [1913 Webster]