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camomile

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Word: Camomile (also spelled "chamomile")

Part of Speech: Noun

Basic Definition: Camomile is a type of plant that has a pleasant, apple-like smell. It has white flowers with yellow centers, and its leaves are soft and feathery. This plant is often used for making tea and has many health benefits.

Usage Instructions:
  • When to use: You can use the word "camomile" when talking about plants, herbal tea, or natural remedies.
  • How to use it in a sentence: "I like to drink camomile tea before bed because it helps me relax."
Example Sentences:
  1. "Camomile is often used in herbal medicine for its calming effects."
  2. "The garden was filled with beautiful camomile flowers that brightened the landscape."
Advanced Usage:

In more advanced discussions, you might talk about the specific types of camomile, such as Matricaria chamomilla (German camomile) or Chamaemelum nobile (Roman camomile), and their different uses in herbal medicine or aromatherapy.

Word Variants:
  • Camomile tea: A popular herbal tea made from the dried flowers of the camomile plant.
  • Camomile oil: Essential oil extracted from the flowers, used in aromatherapy and skin care.
Different Meanings:

Primarily, "camomile" refers to the plant itself and its uses. There are no widely recognized alternative meanings, but in some contexts, it may refer to products or preparations made from the plant (like tea or oil).

Synonyms:
  • Chamomile (alternate spelling)
  • Matricaria (scientific genus name)
  • Herbal tea (when referring to the beverage made from the plant)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "camomile," but you may come across phrases related to relaxation or healing, such as: - "Calm as a camomile" (an informal expression to describe someone who is very calm or relaxed).

Summary:

Camomile is a fragrant plant known for its calming properties, often enjoyed as tea. It is commonly used in herbal remedies and has several variants and uses in everyday life.

Noun
  1. Eurasian plant with apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally; in some classification systems placed in genus Anthemis

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