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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 (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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The palate exhibits herbal chamomile notes and tropical and stone fruit flavors of cooked banana, peach, apricot, and red berries.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The blend of essential oils, including chamomile and lavender, will transform your bedroom into a serene oasis.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2025
Bergamot, for instance, has a zippy citrus scent that can energize, while borage and chamomile calm and soothe.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
Experiment with adding sprinkles and different food-safe flowers — orchids, roses, and chamomile are all safe choices.
—Ana Calderone, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The blend of essential oils, including chamomile and lavender, will transform your bedroom into a serene oasis.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2025
Bergamot, for instance, has a zippy citrus scent that can energize, while borage and chamomile calm and soothe.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
Experiment with adding sprinkles and different food-safe flowers — orchids, roses, and chamomile are all safe choices.
—Ana Calderone, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chamomile
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“Chamomile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chamomile. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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chamomile
noun
cham·o·mile
variants
or camomile
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
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