camomile

cam·o·mile

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kam-uh-mahyl, -meel]
- /ˈkæm əˌmaɪl, -ˌmil/
- /ˈkæm.ə.maɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kam-uh-mahyl, -meel]
- /ˈkæm əˌmaɪl, -ˌmil/

Definitions of camomile word

uncountable noun camomile Camomile is a scented plant with flowers like small daisies. The flowers can be used to make herbal tea. 3
noun camomile 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) 3
noun camomile any plant of the related genus Matricaria, esp M. chamomilla (German or wild camomile) 3
noun camomile any plant of two genera (Anthemis and Matricaria) of the composite family, with strong-smelling foliage; esp., a plant (A. nobilis) whose dried, daisylike flower heads are used as a medicine and in making tea 3
noun camomile a composite plant, Chamaemelium nobile (or Anthemis nobilis), native to the Old World, having strongly scented foliage and white ray flowers with yellow centers used medicinally and as a tea. 1
noun camomile any of several allied plants of the genera Matricaria and Tripleurospermum. 1

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Origin of camomile

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English camamyll, camomille < Middle French, Old French camomille or Medieval Latin camomilla, for Latin chamaemēlon < Greek chamaímēlon, equivalent to chamaí on the ground + mêlon apple; allegedly so called from the applelike odor of the flowers

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camomile popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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