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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 July 19 class will focus on stevia and horseradish, and July 26 will look at chamomile and sage.
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Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
The Lee Stafford has Pro-Blonde Complex of panthenol (Vitamin B5), chamomile and moringa seed to give hair a natural shine.
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Then, the blend of botanical elements such as chamomile and ashwagandha look to calm and protect the skin from external environments.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 24 June 2025
This three-piece moisturizer set features distinct scents—vetiver and bergamot, lavender and chamomile, and rose, neroli, and frankincense.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
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Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
The Lee Stafford has Pro-Blonde Complex of panthenol (Vitamin B5), chamomile and moringa seed to give hair a natural shine.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
Then, the blend of botanical elements such as chamomile and ashwagandha look to calm and protect the skin from external environments.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 24 June 2025
This three-piece moisturizer set features distinct scents—vetiver and bergamot, lavender and chamomile, and rose, neroli, and frankincense.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
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“Chamomile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chamomile. Accessed 30 Jul. 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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