galega
/ɡəˈlɛɡə/Definitions
1. noun
A perennial leguminous plant (Galega officinalis) native to Europe and western Asia, whose roots contain rotenone and were formerly used as a source of insecticide.
“The old farmer used galega roots to control pests in his fields.”
2. noun
A genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae.
“The botanist studied the different species of galega found in the region.”