camomile

[ kam-uh-mahyl, -meel ]

noun

1. a variant of chamomile.

camomile

/ ˈkæməˌmaɪl /

noun

1. any aromatic plant of the Eurasian genus Anthemis, esp A. nobilis, whose finely dissected leaves and daisy-like flowers are used medicinally: family Asteraceae (composites)
2. any plant of the related genus Matricaria, esp M. chamomilla ( German or wild camomile )
3. camomile tea
   a medicinal beverage made from the fragrant leaves and flowers of any of these plants

Word History and Origins

Origin of camomile¹

C14: from Old French camomille, from Medieval Latin chamomilla, from Greek khamaimēlon, literally, earth-apple (referring to the apple-like scent of the flowers)

Example Sentences

When it became uncomfortable two days later, I was advised to apply brewed camomile tea to the area several times a day but nothing else.

From Seattle Times

Camomile tea has been used topically to treat eczema, but we did not know it could provide pain relief.

From Seattle Times

Part of Bishopsgate was cordoned off, near to Camomile Street.

From BBC

City of London Police has cordoned off part of Bishopsgate, near to its corner with Camomile Street, after being called at 09:46 BST.

From BBC

Aside from vegetables, they also grow medicinal herbs, some of which include camomile, salvia, calendula, lavender and epazote.

From Seattle Times