Chamomile Definition

kaməmīl, kaməmēl
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.
American Heritage

Camomile.

Webster's New World
A similar, related Eurasian annual plant (Matricaria recutita).
American Heritage
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.
American Heritage

Alternative spelling of camomile.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • Anthemis nobilis
  • Chamaemelum nobilis
  • camomile

Other Word Forms of Chamomile

Noun

Singular:
chamomile
Plural:
chamomiles

Origin of Chamomile

  • Middle English camomille from Old French from Late Latin chamomilla alteration of Latin chamaemēlon from Greek khamaimēlon khamai on the ground dhghem- in Indo-European roots mēlon apple

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Chamomile Sentence Examples

  • In this way such herbs as basil, marjoram, mint, sage, savory, thyme, balm, chamomile, horehound, hyssop and rue, as well as parsley, may be had throughout the season with almost the full flavour of the fresh herb.

  • Excellent varieties to try are chamomile or any of the mints.

  • Examples include calendula, eyebright, chamomile, and comfrey.

  • Typical sources of essential oils include chamomile, lavender, rosemary and tea tree.

  • In the Middle Ages the ancient monks used chamomile to treat a whole range of ailments.

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