chamomile

chamomile
or camomile noun Etymology: Middle English camemille, from Medieval Latin camomilla, modification of Latin chamaemelon, from Greek chamaimēlon, from chamai + mēlon apple Date: 13th century 1. a perennial composite herb (Chamaemelum nobile syn. Anthemis nobilis) of Europe and North Africa with aromatic foliage and flower heads 2. any of several composite plants (genera Matricaria and Anthemis) related to chamomile; especially an annual Eurasian herb (M. recutita syn. M. chamomilla) naturalized in North America 3. the dried flower heads of chamomile that are often used in making tea and that yield an essential oil possessing medicinal properties

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  • chamomile — (also camomile) ► NOUN ▪ an aromatic plant with white and yellow flowers. ORIGIN Latin chamomilla, from Greek khamaim lon earth apple (because of the apple like smell of its flowers) …   English terms dictionary

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  • chamomile — A family of plants with daisy like flowers. Two types are German chamomile and Roman or English chamomile. These are used in teas to calm and relax, to improve sleep, and to help with stomach problems. The essential oil (scented liquid taken from …   English dictionary of cancer terms

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