camomile
pronunciation
How to pronounce camomile in British English:
UK ['kæməmaɪl]
How to pronounce camomile in American English:
US [ˈkæməˌmaɪl, -ˌmil]
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- Noun:
- Eurasian plant apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally; in some classification systems placed in genus Anthemis
Word Origin
- camomile (n.)
- mid-13c., from Old French camemile, from Late Latin camomilla, from Latin chamomilla, from Greek chamaimelon, literally "earth apple," from chamai "on the ground" (also "dwarf;" see chameleon) + melon "apple" (see malic). So called for its scent. Old English had it as camemalon.
Example
- 1. Want some camomile tea ?
- 2. I think I 'll get some camomile to help you relax .
- 3. Here , tight-bound muslin sacks of lavender , camomile , calendula and melissa are used to massage the golden oils into the skin .
- 4. Cucumber , banana , camomile , olive oil : these are only a few of nature 's own that are beneficial to your skin and hair .