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camomile, chamomile [ˈkæməˌmaɪl] n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) 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) 2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any plant of the related genus Matricaria, esp M. chamomilla (German or wild camomile) (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) camomile tea a medicinal beverage made from the fragrant leaves and flowers of any of these plants [from Old French camomille, from Medieval Latin chamomilla, from Greek khamaimēlon, literally, earth-apple (referring to the apple-like scent of the flowers)] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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