Definition

Noun: 1. An herbal infusion made by steeping dried flowers of the camomile plant in hot water: It is a caffeine-free beverage consumed for its mild, floral taste and often for its soothing or calming properties.

Usage

• As a beverage: The term is used to refer to the prepared drink itself.
  • "She drinks a cup of camomile tea every evening before bed."
  • "Would you prefer coffee or camomile tea?"
• Referring to the dried plant material: It can also refer to the dried flowers used to make the infusion.
  • "I need to buy more camomile tea from the store."

Advanced Usage

• For its purported effects: Often mentioned in contexts related to relaxation, sleep aid, or mild digestive comfort.
  • "He drank camomile tea to soothe his nerves."
  • "It's a traditional remedy; many people use camomile tea for an upset stomach."

Variants and Related Words

• Chamomile tea: An alternative, common spelling. "Camomile" and "chamomile" refer to the same plant.
• Herbal tea (or tisane): A broader category of beverages made by infusing various plant materials in hot water, of which camomile tea is a specific type.

Synonyms

• Chamomile infusion: A more formal or technical term.
• Herbal tea (when the specific herb is understood from context).

Related Phrases/Idioms

• : A simile used to describe something very soothing or peaceful.
  • "Her voice was as calming as camomile tea."

Noun

1. tea-like drink made from camomile leaves and flowers