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Definition of: fumitory
(fy′mə·tôr′ē, -tō′rē) noun plural ·ries
Any of a genus (Fumaria) of climbing herbs; especially, a low herb (F. officinalis) with terminal racemes of rose–colored flowers, used medicinally as an alterative and tonic. [<F fumeterre <Med. L fumus terrae smoke of the earth]
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