Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. An aromatic perennial herb (Chamaemelum nobile) in the composite family, native to Europe and the Mediterranean region, having feathery foliage and flower heads with white rays and yellow centers.
- n. A similar, related Eurasian annual plant (Matricaria recutita).
- n. The dried flower heads of either one of these plants, used to make an herbal tea and yielding an oil used in commercial flavorings and perfumery.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. See camomile.
Wiktionary
- n. alternative spelling of camomile.
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. (Bot.) See camomile.
WordNet 3.0
- n. Eurasian plant with apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally; in some classification systems placed in genus Anthemis
Etymologies
- Middle English camomille, from Old French, from Late Latin chamomilla, alteration of Latin chamaemēlon, from Greek khamaimēlon : khamai, on the ground; see dhghem- in Indo-European roots + mēlon, apple. (American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)
Examples
“Your faith in chamomile, those nights when the Devil seeks a soul and the body is a riddle of ashes.”
“My primer also absorbs excess oil and is packed with calming ingredients like chamomile, which is a rock star ingredient in the winter since it reduced redness that can be a result of harsh winds.”
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“For children, she likes the prepared homeopathic version of chamomile, which is good for sleep problems, for its calming effects and for soothing for teething babies.”
“The main ingredient is chamomile, which is a relaxant/sleep aid.”
“Put seven to 10 drops of essential oils in the tub, such as chamomile, lavender or ylang-ylang.”
“After shaving, he wipes his face with an astringent toner that has a low alcohol content so it's less drying and includes ingredients such as chamomile or calendula that are hydrating for the skin.”
The Wall Street Journal: Protecting Your Skin From Winter Weather
“Digestive headaches may also respond well to other gentle, digestive teas such as chamomile or fennel seed.”
“Herbs such as chamomile, witch-hazel and eucalyptus are excellent to use in the fight against acne or skin irritations and skin allergies.”
“People are now seeking for good and healthy drinks," Slow Cow's director of communications Keith Whitlock said in an e-mail, explaining his product contains natural ingredients such as chamomile, hops, valerian and the amino acid L-theanine that purportedly help "improve concentration, memory and learning capacity" without causing drowsiness.”
“Bavolex herbal supplement uses natural ingredients such as chamomile, fennel seed, peppermint, ginger and lemon balm, to name a few, as a natural IBS remedy.”
Lists
These user-created lists contain the word ‘chamomile’.
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probablyankita's list
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Apple Words
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♥
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the first list
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Buttery
Words that make me feel cozy
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the gardener and apothecary's
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mandarine's Words
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a modern herbal
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The Way of Tea
All things tea (lingo, paraphernalia, types).
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Words of the Day
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