The common uame of several species of the genus Fumaria,
annual herbs of the Old World, with finely dissected leaves and small
flowers in dense racemes or spikes. F. officinalis is a common species,
and was formerly used as an antiscorbutic.
1. The hip; the projecting region of the lateral parts of the pelvis and the hip joint; the hind part. 2. Of meats: The leg and loin taken toge...