fumeroot fu·me·root uncommon noun 1. delicate European herb with grayish leaves and spikes of purplish flowers; formerly used medicinally SynonymsfumitoryfumewortFumaria officinalis 2. herb of northern Europe and Asia having erect racemes of red flowers SynonymsfumewortCorydalis solida Related words Broader terms Corydalisherb Parts Fumaria WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.