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fumitory

Pronunciation: /ˈfjuːmɪt(ə)ri/

Definition of fumitory

noun

  • an Old World plant with spikes of small tubular pink or white flowers and finely divided greyish leaves, often considered a weed.
    • Genus Fumaria, family Fumariaceae

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French fumeterre, from medieval Latin fumus terrae 'smoke of the earth' (because of its greyish leaves)

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