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Definition of matricaria

matricaria

/ˌmæt.rɪˈkɛə.ri.ə/
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Plural:matricarias
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matricaria Lexical Profile

• 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."

• Rhymes for matricaria

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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