German chamomile
- noun
- /ˈdʒɜrmən ˈkæməˌmaɪl/
- Specialized
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manzanilla alemana
- The German chamomile plant grows well in sunny areas.
Examples
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Many herbalists recommend German chamomile as a soothing tea for digestive discomfort.
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I love drinking German chamomile tea before bed.
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Despite its similarities to the common chamomile, German chamomile is said to have a more bitter flavor.
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The essential oil extracted from German chamomile is valued for its calming properties.
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Many people use German chamomile tea to help with digestive issues and promote relaxation.
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You can find German chamomile in health stores, as it is known for its calming properties.
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The aroma of German chamomile is soothing, making it a popular choice for herbal remedies.
Synonyms
A European herb with small white flowers used to make calming tea
A small annual herb like chamomile with fragrant flowers used in tea to help relax
A small annual herb with a strong smell and bitter taste used in teas and medicine
A plant like chamomile that grows for one year, tastes more bitter, and helps mild stomach problems
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun combination: 'German' specifies origin/variety and 'chamomile' names the plant, so its meaning (a chamomile associated with Germany or of that variety) follows directly from the constituents. This origin-based naming pattern is cross-linguistically common and therefore easily understood by a B1 learner who knows both words.
Etymology
German chamomile gets its name from the word chamomile, which one popular story says comes from old words meaning 'earth apple' because the low plant smells a little like apples and grows close to the ground; the 'German' part simply points to the plant being known and used in Germany and nearby areas. That's why German chamomile is remembered as a small, apple-scented herb used in calming teas and simple medicine today.
