camomile; chamomile
[ KAM-uh-meel; KAM-uh-myl ]
Resembling a daisy, this aromatic flower is dried and used to flavor camomile
TEA, reputed to be a soothing drink. The flowers are also used as a fragrance in shampoos and other hair preparations. See also
TEA.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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