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chamomile

(kam′ə mīl′, -mēl′)

noun

camomile

Origin: ME camomille < OFr camemile < L chamomilla < Gr chamaimēlon, earth apple < chamai, on the ground (see chameleon) + mēlon, apple (see melon)

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noun

An aromatic perennial herb (Chamaemelum nobile) in the composite family, native to Europe and the Mediterranean region, having feathery foliage and flower heads with white rays and yellow centers.
A similar, related Eurasian annual plant (Matricaria recutita).
The dried flower heads of either one of these plants, used to make an herbal tea and yielding an oil used in commercial flavorings and perfumery.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English camomille

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Late Latin chamomilla

Origin: , alteration of Latin chamaemēlon

Origin: , from Greek khamaimēlon

Origin: : khamai, on the ground; see dhghem- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + mēlon, apple

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