Meaning
chamomile, chamomile tea
- A flowering plant with daisy-like blossoms; chamomile.
- An infusion made from dried chamomile flowers, drunk for relaxation.
In a sentence
Bevo sempre una camomilla calda prima di andare a dormire.
I always drink a hot chamomile tea before going to sleep.
Vuoi una camomilla con un po' di miele?
Would you like a chamomile tea with a little honey?
Stasera non prendo caffè, preferisco una tazza di camomilla.
Tonight I am not having coffee; I prefer a cup of chamomile tea.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| camomilla | feminine · singular |
| camomille | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Refers both to the herb and the popular herbal tea.
- Commonly drunk before sleep in Italy to relax.