Associations to the word «Fumitory»

Adjective

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Wiktionary

FUMITORY, noun. A plant of the taxonomic genus Fumaria, which are annual herbaceous flowering plants in the family Papaveraceae, native to temperate Europe and Asia.

Dictionary definition

FUMITORY, noun. Delicate European herb with greyish leaves and spikes of purplish flowers; formerly used medicinally.

Wise words

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