camomile
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Definition
- Noun:
- A Eurasian plant with apple-scented foliage, white-rayed flowers, and feathery leaves used medicinally: "Camomile" refers to a specific herbaceous plant known for its daisy-like flowers and aromatic properties. It is often classified in the genera Matricaria or Chamaemelum.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- She grows camomile in her garden to make herbal tea.
- The dried flowers of the camomile plant are used in traditional medicine.
- The scent of camomile is often described as sweet and apple-like.
Advanced Usage
- "Camomile tea": An infusion made from the dried flowers of the camomile plant, commonly consumed for its calming effects.
- He drinks a cup of camomile tea every night before bed.
Variants and Related Words
- Chamomile: An alternative, more common spelling for the same plant.
- Chamomile is often used as a gentle remedy for an upset stomach.
- German chamomile (): A specific, commonly used species.
- Roman chamomile (): Another common species, often used as a ground cover.
Synonyms
- Matricaria: The genus name for some types of camomile.
- Mayweed: A common name for some similar plants in the daisy family, though not all are used medicinally like true camomile.
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Camomile extract: A concentrated liquid derived from the plant, used in cosmetics and herbal preparations.
- This lotion contains camomile extract to soothe the skin.
- Camomile oil: An essential oil distilled from the flowers.
- Camomile oil is popular in aromatherapy.
Noun
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Eurasian plant with apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally; in some classification systems placed in genus Anthemis
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