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Definition of chamomile
1 : a perennial composite (see 1composite 1b) herb (Chamaemelum nobile synonym Anthemis nobilis) of Europe and North Africa with aromatic (see 1aromatic 1) foliage and flower heads
2 : any of several composite plants (genera Matricaria and Anthemis) related to chamomile; especially : an annual Eurasian herb (M. recutita synonym M. chamomilla) naturalized (see naturalize 4) 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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The musician and producer is working his way through a frittata (yogurt on the side), an order of bok choy, and a chamomile tea on a Monday afternoon in Williamsburg.
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The musician and producer is working his way through a frittata (yogurt on the side), an order of bok choy, and a chamomile tea on a Monday afternoon in Williamsburg.
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The dish was a small bed of warm potatoes, flavored with onion, parsley, olive oil and chamomile vinegar, on which sat a couple of pieces of flaky mackerel.
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Its first flavors are breakfast blend (black) and chamomile with green tea soon to come.
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Some herbs are more difficult to direct seed, so purchase transplants – sage, rosemary, thyme, stevia, lavender, bee balm, catmint, savory, oregano, marjoram, chamomile, fennel, mint and lemon balm.
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First, the chamomile oatmeal features an incredibly relaxing aroma, which will help Mom unwind in no time, while the oatmeal works to soothe her skin.
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Add just enough chamomile tea to create a paste that is still thick enough to spread on your face.
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Every night, the Sharks are encouraged to swallow chamomile, lavender and tart cherry juice, a melatonin producer that also combats inflammation.
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Origin and Etymology of chamomile
Middle English camemille, from Medieval Latin camomilla, modification of Latin chamaemelon, from Greek chamaimēlon, from chamai + mēlon apple
CHAMOMILE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of chamomile for English Language Learners
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: a plant that has a strong smell and small white and yellow flowers that are often used in making tea and medicine
Medical Dictionary
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Medical Definition of chamomile
1a: a composite herb (Chamaemelum nobile synonym Anthemis nobilis) of Europe and Africa having aromatic flower headsb: any of several related composite plants (genera Anthemis and Matricaria); especially : a Eurasian herb of the genus Matricaria (M. recutita synonym M. chamomilla) naturalized in North America
2: the dried flower heads of a chamomile that are often used in making tea and that yield an essential oil possessing medicinal properties
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See words that rhyme with chamomile Nglish: Translation of chamomile for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about chamomile
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