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chamomile
noun
cham·o·mile ˈka-mə-ˌmī(-ə)l 
-ˌmēl
-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 (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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web This creamy shadow features a bevy of soothing ingredients, like cucumber and chamomile, plus moisturizing coconut oil and shea butter to minimize lid creasing. 
Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Aug. 2022 Formulated from natural ingredients, like coconut oil, German chamomile flower, shea butter and aloe vera, their scalp moisturizing lotion (seen here) has a lightweight feel that will leave your hair feeling non-greasy, fresh and healthy. Jacorey Moon, Good Housekeeping, 29 Aug. 2022 Cucumber fruit extract, chamomile extract, and green tea leaf extract give you a transfer-resistant appearance that lasts from sunrise to sunset. Emerald Elitou, Essence, 11 Aug. 2022 Otherwise, Nair’s wax strips are infused with chamomile extract to not only remove facial and bikini hair, but calm down skin. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 3 June 2022 Other active ingredients include silvervine, passionflower powder, and chamomile flower powder, which round out an impressive mix of components. The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 May 2022 This Calming and Moisturizing Pet Balm combines broad spectrum CBD with odor-free Alaskan salmon oil, shea butter, and essential oils of lavender, rosemary, and Roman chamomile to bring relief to dry or irritated patches. The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 June 2022 It is also made from six organic oils, including sunflower seed, grape seed and Roman chamomile oils to help hydrate and calm your complexion. NBC News, 9 Mar. 2021 Mujeres takes a familiar style, the light-bodied Kolsch, and refreshes it with just the right amount chamomile and agave. Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2022 See More
Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Aug. 2022 Formulated from natural ingredients, like coconut oil, German chamomile flower, shea butter and aloe vera, their scalp moisturizing lotion (seen here) has a lightweight feel that will leave your hair feeling non-greasy, fresh and healthy. Jacorey Moon, Good Housekeeping, 29 Aug. 2022 Cucumber fruit extract, chamomile extract, and green tea leaf extract give you a transfer-resistant appearance that lasts from sunrise to sunset. Emerald Elitou, Essence, 11 Aug. 2022 Otherwise, Nair’s wax strips are infused with chamomile extract to not only remove facial and bikini hair, but calm down skin. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 3 June 2022 Other active ingredients include silvervine, passionflower powder, and chamomile flower powder, which round out an impressive mix of components. The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 May 2022 This Calming and Moisturizing Pet Balm combines broad spectrum CBD with odor-free Alaskan salmon oil, shea butter, and essential oils of lavender, rosemary, and Roman chamomile to bring relief to dry or irritated patches. The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 June 2022 It is also made from six organic oils, including sunflower seed, grape seed and Roman chamomile oils to help hydrate and calm your complexion. NBC News, 9 Mar. 2021 Mujeres takes a familiar style, the light-bodied Kolsch, and refreshes it with just the right amount chamomile and agave. Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English camemille, from Medieval Latin camomilla, modification of Latin chamaemelon, from Greek chamaimēlon, from chamai + mēlon apple
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
chamomile
noun
cham·o·mile
variants or camomile
ˈkam-ə-ˌmīl -ˌmēl
-ˌmēl 1
a
: 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