fumitory

noun

fu·​mi·​to·​ry ˈfyü-mə-ˌtȯr-ē 

: any of a genus (Fumaria of the family Papaveraceae, the poppy family) of erect or climbing herbs

especially : a common European herb (F. officinalis)

Word History

Etymology

Middle English fumeterre, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin fumus terrae, literally, smoke of the earth, from Latin fumus + terrae, genitive of terra earth — more at terrace entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above