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camomile
[ kam-uh-mahyl, -meel ]
camomile
/ ˈkæməˌmaɪl /
noun
- any aromatic plant of the Eurasian genus Anthemis, esp A. nobilis, whose finely dissected leaves and daisy-like flowers are used medicinally: family Asteraceae (composites)
- any plant of the related genus Matricaria, esp M. chamomilla ( German or wild camomile )
- camomile teaa medicinal beverage made from the fragrant leaves and flowers of any of these plants
Word History and Origins
Origin of camomile1
Example Sentences
I wash my face every day with Clarins’ amazing Gentle Foaming Cleanser, I sometimes follow that up with their camomile toner depending on what mood my skin is in.
Papa, can't I go to the zoologerical rooms to see the camomile fight the rhy-no-sir-ee-hoss?
Under the Camomile tesselated pavement, found in 1706, lay two feet of rubbish, and beneath that several funeral urns.
Also anoint the belly with oil of dill, or lay pelitory stamped with oil of camomile to the belly.
She went into the drawing-room and sat down by the fire, and very soon Murgatroyd brought in the camomile tea.
All the way to the Court House she was at perfect liberty to caress her nosegay of pinks and camomile.
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