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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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Viar recommends avocado, nuts, and seeds; eating protein such as eggs, chicken, tofu, or fish at every meal; including slow-absorption carbohydrates such as potato, sweet potato, rice, and oatmeal; and drinking calming infusions such as chamomile or lemon balm.
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Mónica Heras, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025
Various teas, foods, essential oils, and cosmetic products may contain chamomile.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
For each drink, pour ¼ cup chamomile tea mixture and 1 Tbsp.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Foods that are tender, creamy and soothing like oatmeal, pastas, herbal teas ( especially vanilla, chamomile, lavender), dumplings and even seafood-forward dishes that nourish their spiritual bodies.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025
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Mónica Heras, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025
Various teas, foods, essential oils, and cosmetic products may contain chamomile.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
For each drink, pour ¼ cup chamomile tea mixture and 1 Tbsp.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Foods that are tender, creamy and soothing like oatmeal, pastas, herbal teas ( especially vanilla, chamomile, lavender), dumplings and even seafood-forward dishes that nourish their spiritual bodies.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 10 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 2026.
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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. chamomilla synonym M. recutita) 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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