French translation of sabadilla is 
sabadilla

Meaning of "sabadilla" in English

Sabadilla refers to the dried seeds of the South American plant known as Schoenocaulon officinale. These seeds contain veratrine, a natural alkaloid with irritant properties, traditionally used as an insecticide and for medicinal purposes, particularly for treating lice. The name "sabadilla" is sometimes used to refer to the plant itself, which belongs to the lily family. Known for its distinctive flowers, the sabadilla plant thrives in warm climates and has been a part of traditional herbal medicine for centuries. It is important to handle sabadilla carefully due to its toxic nature.

Meaning of "sabadilla" in French

Sabadilla désigne les graines séchées de la plante d'Amérique du Sud appelée Schoenocaulon officinale. Ces graines contiennent de la vératrine, un alcaloïde naturel aux propriétés irritantes, traditionnellement utilisé comme insecticide et à des fins médicinales, notamment pour traiter les poux. Le nom "sabadilla" est parfois utilisé pour désigner la plante elle-même, qui appartient à la famille des lys. Connue pour ses fleurs distinctives, la plante de sabadilla prospère dans les climats chauds et fait partie de la médecine herboriste traditionnelle depuis des siècles. La manipulation de la sabadilla doit être attentive en raison de sa nature toxique.

Pronunciation of "sabadilla" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˌsæbəˈdɪlə/

Pronunciation Variations: While "sabadilla" is pronounced similarly across English-speaking regions, some slight variations in stress may occur, with emphasis sometimes placed on the first or second syllable, depending on the dialect.

Pronunciation of "sabadilla" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /sabadij/

Pronunciation Variations: French pronunciation typically maintains a consistent sound across different regions, with the stress lightly falling on the final syllable. Variations are minimal, typically aligning with standard French pronunciation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Sabadilla is often used in traditional remedies for lice. (La sabadilla est souvent utilisée dans les remèdes traditionnels contre les poux.)
2. The toxicity of sabadilla makes it effective as an insecticide. (La toxicité de la sabadilla la rend efficace comme insecticide.)
3. Farmers apply sabadilla powder to combat pests on crops. (Les agriculteurs appliquent de la poudre de sabadilla pour lutter contre les parasites sur les cultures.)
4. Historically, sabadilla seeds were prized for their medicinal properties. (Historiquement, les graines de sabadilla étaient prisées pour leurs propriétés médicinales.)
5. Sabadilla must be handled carefully due to its irritant nature. (La sabadilla doit être manipulée avec précaution en raison de sa nature irritante.)
6. The sabadilla plant thrives in warm, tropical climates. (La plante de sabadilla prospère dans les climats chauds et tropicaux.)
7. Many traditional insect repellents contain sabadilla extracts. (De nombreux répulsifs traditionnels contiennent des extraits de sabadilla.)
8. Sabadilla is sometimes used in homeopathic treatments. (La sabadilla est parfois utilisée dans les traitements homéopathiques.)
9. Extracting veratrine from sabadilla requires expert knowledge. (L'extraction de la vératrine de la sabadilla nécessite des connaissances expertes.)
10. Native to South America, sabadilla has been utilized for centuries. (Originaire d'Amérique du Sud, la sabadilla est utilisée depuis des siècles.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "sabadilla" in English

Synonyms: veratrum, poison lily, fevertree, Schoenocaulon officinale, rat poison plant, hellebore, American hellebore, crow poison, herbal seed, pest poison.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: insecticide, alkaloid, pesticide, remedy, traditional medicine, plant extract, botanical, herb, medicinal plant, natural treatment.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "sabadilla" in French

Synonyms: vératre, poison de rat, lis empoisonné, Fébrifuge, Schoenocaulon officinale, ellébore, poison du corbeau, plante médicinale, semence herboriste.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: insecticide, alcaloïde, pesticide, remède, médecine traditionnelle, extrait de plante, botanique, herbe, plante médicinale, traitement naturel.

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