Camomile: meaning, definitions and examples

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camomile

 

[ หˆkรฆmษ™หŒmaษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

herbal remedy

Chamomile is a flowering plant of the daisy family, known for its calming and soothing properties. It is often used as a herbal remedy to treat various ailments such as anxiety, insomnia, and digestive issues. Chamomile tea, made from the dried flowers, is a popular beverage that many people consume before bedtime to promote relaxation. The plant has been utilized for centuries due to its medicinal benefits and pleasant aroma.

Synonyms

chamomilla, matricaria

Examples of usage

  • I like to drink chamomile tea before sleeping.
  • Chamomile oil can be used for skin irritation.
  • Some people take chamomile capsules for anxiety relief.

Translations

Translations of the word "camomile" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น camomila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคฎเฅ‹เคฎเคพเค‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kamille

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kamomil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะผะฐัˆะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rumianek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒขใƒŸใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท camomille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manzanilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท papatya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด๋ชจ๋งˆ์ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุจูˆู†ุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ heล™mรกnek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ harmanฤek

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆด‹็”˜่Š

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kamilica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kamilla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะพะผะฐัˆะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kamomil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manzanilla

Word origin

The word 'chamomile' comes from the Greek word 'chamaimฤ“lon', which means 'ground apple'. This name refers to the apple-like scent of chamomile flowers when crushed. The plant has been known and used since ancient times, with references dating back to ancient Egypt, where it was cherished for its healing properties. Roman soldiers used chamomile to alleviate pain and discomfort, and it became a staple in traditional medicine across various cultures. Its use has persisted throughout history, leading to its popular status today as a herbal remedy for relaxation and digestive health.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,915, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.