fumitory


Definition: Meaning of, fumitory in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈfjuːmɪt(ə)ri /

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fumitory fumitories
  1. delicate European herb with greyish leaves and spikes of purplish flowers; formerly used medicinally
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fumitory used in phrases

  • climbing fumitory (noun)
    1. vine with feathery leaves and white or pinkish flowers; sometimes placed in genus Fumaria
  • fumitory family (noun)
    1. erect or climbing herbs of the northern hemisphere and southern Africa: bleeding heart; Dutchman's breeches; fumitory; squirrel corn
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