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Definition of matricaria
matricaria
/ˌmæt.rɪˈkɛə.ri.ə/
mat · ri · car · i · a
Plural:matricarias
matricaria Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of various herbaceous aromatic plants of the genus Matricaria in the daisy family (Asteraceae), natively found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, most notably including German chamomile.
Example
"The herbalist carefully harvested the small, daisy-like flowers of the matricaria to prepare a calming botanical infusion."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Late Latin 'matricaria', derived from Latin 'matrix' (womb), referring to the historical use of these plants in herbal medicine to treat gynecological ailments and menstrual cramps.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Matricaria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/matricaria