Fumeroot (Noun)
Meaning 1
Herb of northern Europe and Asia having erect racemes of red flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Delicate European herb with greyish leaves and spikes of purplish flowers; formerly used medicinally.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The ancient recipe called for a pinch of dried fumeroot to be added to the potion for its purported healing properties.
- Fumeroot was once a common ingredient in traditional European remedies for ailments such as indigestion and rheumatism.
- The garden was meticulously tended to ensure the fragile fumeroot plants received just the right amount of sunlight and water.
- The medieval manuscript included a detailed illustration of the fumeroot plant, highlighting its distinctive greyish leaves and purplish flowers.
- Despite its former popularity, fumeroot has largely fallen out of favor as a medicinal herb in modern times.