barbasco

/barbasko/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of plant-based insecticide or pesticide, particularly a resin extracted from the Chrysobalanus icaco tree, used in traditional medicine and to catch fish.

“The indigenous community used barbasco to catch fish in the river.”

Synonyms

  • insecticide
  • pesticide

Antonyms

  • fertilizer
  • nutrient