: a perennial composite (see compositeentry 1 sense 1b) herb (Chamaemelum nobile synonym Anthemis nobilis) of Europe and North Africa with aromatic (see aromaticentry 1 sense 1) foliage and flower heads
2
: any of several composite plants (genera Matricaria and Anthemis) related to chamomile
especially: an annual Eurasian herb (M. recutita synonym M. chamomilla) naturalized (see naturalizesense 4) in North America
3
: the dried flower heads of chamomile that are often used in making tea and that yield an essential oil possessing medicinal properties
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Examples of chamomile in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebIf irritation is your top concern, this cream also contains soothing bisabolol, a component of the chamomile plant.—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 20 June 2024 Lavender, bergamot, and chamomile are essential oil scents that help with insomnia.—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 June 2024 Among the highlights are the Youthful Eye Treatment with apricot kernel oil, Lavender Body Crème with chamomile, and the long-lasting Essential Oils Bar Soap.—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2024 Their living quarters included native plants and substrates such as California live oak, pine, clover, mulberry branches, fruit tree branches, mulch, hummingbird sage, sumac, chamomile flowers and herbs.—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for chamomile
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English camemille, from Medieval Latin camomilla, modification of Latin chamaemelon, from Greek chamaimēlon, from chamai + mēlon apple
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