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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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Thanks to a blend of lavender, chamomile and vetiver, Dr. Persaud encourages users to set a calming night routine, and cap it off by spritzing their pillow, sheets and pajamas with the powerful spray.
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The formula includes rose, green tea, licorice, and chamomile—ingredients that support capillary health and promote skin repair, resulting in a more balanced complexion.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2025
Ideas of a routine can be simple: Brewing the same cup of herbal tea like lavender, chamomile, or passionflower.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Kaolin clay, which is found in this mask, is considered gentle and suitable for dry skin types, according to Dr. Camp, and this pick also contains a blend of aloe and chamomile to soothe and help reduce redness.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The formula includes rose, green tea, licorice, and chamomile—ingredients that support capillary health and promote skin repair, resulting in a more balanced complexion.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2025
Ideas of a routine can be simple: Brewing the same cup of herbal tea like lavender, chamomile, or passionflower.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Kaolin clay, which is found in this mask, is considered gentle and suitable for dry skin types, according to Dr. Camp, and this pick also contains a blend of aloe and chamomile to soothe and help reduce redness.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Chamomile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chamomile. Accessed 24 Apr. 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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