: 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 (such as genera Matricaria and Anthemis) related to chamomile
especially: an annual Eurasian herb (M. chamomilla synonym M. recutita) 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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While lavender is famous for its calming scent, chamomile can relax the mind and body and vetiver can tame tension and stress.—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025 Olivia’s voice was as soothing as chamomile tea (in Coco’s estimation), whereas Nell served up a vocal that was less airy but no less appealing.—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 10 Mar. 2025 Reaching seven hours of blissful, undisturbed sleep could very well involve placing limits on caffeine intake, drinking chamomile tea and averting our eyes from blue light before bedtime.—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025 Meanwhile, anti-inflammatory chamomile extract and aloe vera soothe irritated skin and replenish moisture.—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chamomile
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Etymology
Middle English camemille, from Medieval Latin camomilla, modification of Latin chamaemelon, from Greek chamaimēlon, from chamai + mēlon apple
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