| Definitions | noun
- A composite plant, Anthemis nobilis, which resembles the daisy and possesses a bitter, aromatic quality. It is used in the making of teas and as a herbal remedy for many problems, esp. for the stomach. Native to the Britain and parts of western Europe and often called Roman camomile. Distinguished from German chamomile.
- A tea made from camomile leaves.
Translations: - Dutch: kamillethee
- French: camomille
- Italian: camomilla
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- German: Kamillentee
- Spanish: manzanilla
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(trans-top, tea)
Etymology: Originally from the Ancient Greek which literally meant "earth apple". From chami, on the ground and milon or apple. So called because of the applelike scent of the plant. In Latin, chamoemelon and later chamomilla, it comes to English through the French, camomille.Note: The "ch-" spelling is used especially in science and pharmacology.
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