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botanicals

/bəˈtænɪkəlz/ /bɒˈtænɪkəlz/

Meanings
noun
Something derived from a botanical, especially herbal, source

Examples :

"The skin cream contained botanicals like aloe vera and chamomile to soothe irritated skin. "
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Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

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source noun

/sɔːs/ /sɔɹs/

The person, place or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.

"The accused refused to reveal the source of the illegal drugs she was selling."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration botanical

botanical noun

/bəˈtænɪkl/ /bɒˈtænɪkl/

Something derived from a botanical, especially herbal, source

"My grandmother's remedy for a cough is a botanical made from dried herbs she grows in her garden. "

Illustration contained

contained verb

/kənˈteɪnd/

To hold inside.

"The box contained old photographs. "

Illustration cream

cream noun

/kɹiːm/

The butterfat/milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder.

"Take 100 ml of cream and 50 grams of sugar…"

Illustration irritated

irritated verb

/ˈɪɹɪteɪtɪd/

To provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure in.

"The loud chewing of the student next to her irritated the teacher. "

Illustration soothe

soothe verb

/suːð/

To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.

"The loud music was bothering the baby, but a gentle lullaby helped soothe him. "

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derived verb

/dɪˈɹaɪvd/

To obtain or receive (something) from something else.

"The student derived the answer to the math problem from the formula. "

Illustration chamomile

chamomile noun

/ˈkæməˌmaɪl/ /ˈkæməˌmiːl/

Composite plant with a fragrance reminiscent of apples:

"My mom drinks chamomile tea before bed because its apple-like scent helps her relax. "

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herbal noun

/ˈhɜːbəl/ /ˈɝbəl/

A manual of herbs and their medical uses

"The old herbal contained information about the medicinal properties of various plants. "