chamomile

or cam·o·mile

[ kam-uh-mahyl, -meel ]

/ ˈkæm əˌmaɪl, -ˌmil /

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noun

a composite plant, Chamaemelium nobile (or Anthemis nobilis), native to the Old World, having strongly scented foliage and white ray flowers with yellow centers used medicinally and as a tea.

any of several allied plants of the genera Matricaria and Tripleurospermum.

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Origin of chamomile

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English camamyll, camomille, from Middle French, Old French camomille or Medieval Latin camomilla, for Latin chamaemēlon, from Greek chamaímēlon, equivalent to chamaí “on the ground” + mêlon “apple”; allegedly so called from the applelike odor of the flowers

Words nearby chamomile

chamfron, Chaminade, chamiso, chammy, chamois, chamomile, Chamonix, Chamorro, CHamoru, Chamos, chamosite

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How to use chamomile in a sentence

With natural ingredients—including chamomile, clove oil, tea tree oil, and aloe vera—not only can you eliminate fungus and bacteria, but you leave the ears smelling great without those harsh chemical smells.
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Before bed, simply spritz this solution on your pillow and breathe in the soothing natural scents of lavender, chamomile, and vetiver.
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Most recently I tried acupuncture, Chinese herbs, raw apple cider vinegar, and chamomile tea.
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Strong fennel and wormwood hit the back of my tongue along with a dryness from the barrel and hints of citrus from the chamomile.
The Absinthe-Minded Porteños of Buenos Aires|Jeff Campagna|March 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Infusum cotul, L. From the dried flowers of may-weed or stinking chamomile (Anthemis cotula).
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
The oil of chamomile is extracted by distillation from the flowers of the matricaria chamomilla.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure
It is seldom used, but is given for the same troubles and in the same doses as chamomile and Eupatorium Ayapana.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines|T. H. Pardo de Tavera
But he put on a very wise expression as he handled the little dog and looking up, asked if he could get some chamomile tea.
The Lamp That Went Out|Augusta Groner
A cup of coffee taken hot on an empty stomach, will frequently be as efficacious as the chamomile, in either of the above cases.
Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million|Sarah Josepha Hale

British Dictionary definitions for chamomile

chamomile

/ (ˈkæməˌmaɪl) /

noun

a variant spelling of camomile

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