noun
camomile
KAM-uh-mile
Camomile (noun) means a fragrant daisy-like plant whose flowers are used for herbal tea and remedies. Example: “Camomile grows well in a sunny corner of the garden.”
noun
1
A fragrant daisy-like plant whose flowers are used for herbal tea and remedies.
"Camomile grows well in a sunny corner of the garden."
"She dried the camomile flowers to use in tea."
"A camomile lawn smells lovely when you walk across it."
2
Tea made from camomile flowers.
"I'll have a camomile before bed, please."
"He ordered a camomile instead of coffee."
"Would you like camomile or peppermint?"
How to use camomile
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sweet-smelling flower used for calming herbal tea.
When to use it
Camomile is the British spelling, while American English uses chamomile.
Memory tip
The spelling has no h after the c, and the stress falls on the first syllable.
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Common pairings
camomile tea
a cup of camomile
camomile flowers
camomile lawn
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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.
Synonyms
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camomile tea
chamomile
Rhymes for camomile
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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.
What is the meaning of camomile?
"camomile" (noun) means a fragrant daisy-like plant whose flowers are used for herbal tea and remedies.
