fumitory

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun delicate European herb with greyish leaves and spikes of purplish flowers; formerly used medicinally

Etymology

From late Middle English fumyter (with remodelling of suffix), from Old French fumeterre, from Latin fūmus terrae.

Synonyms

fumewort, fumeroot, Fumaria officinalis

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