camomile

2 synonyms for camomile, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A fragrant daisy-like plant whose flowers are used for herbal tea and remedies.

Synonyms

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chamomile camomile tea

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A fragrant daisy-like plant whose flowers are used for herbal tea and remedies.

“Camomile grows well in a sunny corner of the garden.”

chamomile

2. noun

Tea made from camomile flowers.

“I'll have a camomile before bed, please.”

camomile tea

How to use camomile

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

camomile tea a cup of camomile camomile flowers camomile lawn

Camomile is the British spelling, while American English uses chamomile.

Etymology

English took the word from Old French camomille, which came through Late Latin and Latin from Ancient Greek. The Greek form meant literally earth-apple, named for the plant's apple-like scent.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is camomile called earth-apple?

The word goes back to a Greek term meaning earth-apple. The plant was so called because of its apple-like scent.

Is camomile the same as chamomile?

Yes. Camomile is the British spelling and chamomile is the American one.

What is camomile used for?

Its fragrant flowers are used to make tea and as an herbal remedy.

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