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mat·ri·car·ia \ˌma.trəˈka(a)rēə\ noun Etymology: New Latin Matricaria, from matricaria feverfew, from Latin matric-, matrix womb, uterus + New Latin -aria; from the use of the feverfew in folk medicine against menstrual disorders 1. capitalized : a genus of chiefly Old World weedy herbs (family Compositae) that have a strong odor, a conical receptacle, and broadly involucrate heads with white rays and yellow disk flowers — see chamomile, corn mayweed 2. plural matricaria or matricarias : a plant of the genus Matricaria |