ˌkaməˈlīnə, -lē-; kəˈmelənə noun
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Medieval Latin camelina, chamaelinum, alteration of Latin chamaemelinus of chamomile, from chamaemelon chamomile — more at chamomile
: a small genus of Old World herbs (family Cruciferae) distinguished by their ovoid flaxlike seed pods — see false flax , gold of pleasure , small-seeded false flax