Definition

Noun: * Stinking chamomile: A common and widespread weed known for its strong, unpleasant odor. It is characterized by flower heads with white petals (ray florets) surrounding a central yellow disc.

Usage Notes

• This is a common name for a specific plant species, . It is typically used in botanical, gardening, or agricultural contexts.
• The word "stinking" is a key descriptive component, directly indicating the plant's notable foul smell, which distinguishes it from other, more pleasantly scented chamomiles.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The field was overrun with stinking chamomile, making the whole area smell rank.
  • Gardeners often try to eradicate stinking chamomile because it can crowd out desired plants.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used descriptively to emphasize something is widespread and undesirable, similar to the weed itself.
  • A stinking chamomile of corruption had taken root in the institution.

Variants and Related Words

• Mayweed: Another common name for the same plant ().
• Dog fennel: A regional name sometimes used for this plant.
• Chamomile (without "stinking"): Refers to related plants in the daisy family, often with pleasant scents and used in teas (e.g., ).

Synonyms

• Mayweed
• Dog fennel (Note: This name is also used for other plants, so context is important.)

Different Meanings

• There are no other distinct meanings for the compound term "stinking chamomile." It refers specifically to the weed .

Noun

1. widespread rank-smelling weed having white-rayed flower heads with yellow discs