chamomile

noun

cham·o·mile | \ ˈka-mə-ˌmī(-ə)l

variants: or camomile

Definition of chamomile

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 (genera Matricaria and Anthemis) related to chamomile especially : an annual Eurasian herb (M. recutita synonym M. chamomilla) 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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And the What’s the Tea Old-Fashioned is based on a chamomile tea old-fashioned at the (now-closed) Two Sisters Bar and Books in Hayes Valley. — Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, "Oakland cocktail maven Ashley Rose Conway on rosé cocktails, summer parties," 5 July 2019 The chamomile oil in Bio-Oil has anti-inflammatory properties that help improve scarring and redness. — Emily Rekstis, SELF, "9 Ways to Use Bio-Oil, the Drugstore Scar Treatment People Love," 22 June 2018 The Equi-Clean grooming wipes are formulated with smelling herbs, including aloe vera, chamomile, comfrey, lavender and thyme. — Alex Kushel, sun-sentinel.com, "Equestrian creates grooming wipes to keep horses clean on the go," 20 June 2019 Other ingredients in the potion include hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, aloe, and chamomile extracts. — Karina Hoshikawa, Allure, "Exclusive: Glow Recipe Is Launching a Pineapple-Infused Vitamin C Serum, and It's So Good," 31 Mar. 2019 Their idea was to streamline those two things in a single bottle by adding hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, aloe gel, and chamomile extracts. — Glamour, "I Put Glow Recipe's New Pineapple-C Serum to the Test," 31 Mar. 2019 First, dab Tammy Fender's chamomile tonic onto a cotton pad and sweep across the face to pick up any excess dirt post cleansing. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "The 3-Step, Celebrity Approved Facial Treatment You Can Do at Home," 30 Apr. 2019 Another favorite of Flowers is this creamy treatment, which contains skin-soothers jojoaba oil and chamomile. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "The Best Face Masks for Reducing Redness," 11 Jan. 2018 One of Amazon’s top choice of products is a bag of dog bones infused with chamomile, which supposedly facilitate deeper sleep. — Chavie Lieber, Vox, "Getting a good night’s sleep is a luxury — and can come at a high price.," 9 Oct. 2018

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chamomile

noun

English Language Learners Definition of chamomile

: a plant that has a strong smell and small white and yellow flowers that are often used in making tea and medicine

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chamomile

noun

cham·o·mile

variants: or camomile \ ˈkam-ə-ˌmīl

, -ˌmēl

Medical Definition of chamomile

1a : a composite herb (Chamaemelum nobile synonym Anthemis nobilis) of Europe and Africa having aromatic flower heads

b : any of several related composite plants (genera Anthemis and Matricaria) especially : a Eurasian herb of the genus Matricaria (M. recutita synonym M. chamomilla) naturalized in North America

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