camomile

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noun (1)

cam·​o·​mile

variant spelling of chamomile

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: a perennial composite (see composite entry 1 sense 1b) herb (Chamaemelum nobile synonym Anthemis nobilis) of Europe and North Africa with aromatic (see aromatic entry 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 naturalize sense 4) in North America

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: the dried flower heads of chamomile that are often used in making tea and that yield an essential oil possessing medicinal properties

chamomile

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noun (2)

cham·​o·​mile ˈka-mə-ˌmī(-ə)l  -ˌmēl 

variants or camomile

1

: a perennial composite (see composite entry 1 sense 1b) herb (Chamaemelum nobile synonym Anthemis nobilis) of Europe and North Africa with aromatic (see aromatic entry 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 naturalize sense 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 camomile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The tactile, creamy fabric all around, subtly emanating a fragrance of camomile and calendula, makes for a unique fantasy space for any massage or facial. — Antonia Quirke, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Feb. 2026

Dada, for example, is an olfactory tribute to the 20th century movement of the same name, which counted Marcel Duchamp and Max Ernst among its artists, with clashing notes of camomile, sharp eucalyptus and tea. — Felix Bischof, theweek, 8 May 2024

Noun

Baking bread with a zesty hint of lemon peel intermixed with complex notes of chamomile and candied violets. — Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Plus, thanks to aloe vera and chamomile extract, the formula soothes sensitive, delicate skin. — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 25 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

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

First Known Use

Noun (2)

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for camomile

• pommel
• stromal

Kids Definition

camomile

variant of chamomile

Medical Definition

camomile

variant of chamomile