chamomile

cham·o·mile

noun \ˈka-mə-ˌmī(-ə)l, -ˌmēl\

Definition of CHAMOMILE

1

: a perennial composite herb (Chamaemelum nobile syn. Anthemis nobilis) of Europe and North Africa with aromatic foliage and flower heads

2

: any of several composite plants (genera Matricaria and Anthemis) related to chamomile; especially : an annual Eurasian herb (M. recutita syn. M. chamomilla) naturalized 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

Variants of CHAMOMILE

cham·o·mile or cam·o·mile \ˈka-mə-ˌmī(-ə)l, -ˌmēl\

Illustration of CHAMOMILE

Origin of CHAMOMILE

Middle English camemille, from Medieval Latin camomilla, modification of Latin chamaemelon, from Greek chamaimēlon, from chamai + mēlon apple

First Known Use: 13th century

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