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camomile
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
(
trans-bottom
)
German: Kamillentee
Spanish: manzanilla
(
trans-bottom
) (
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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