n. (also chamomile) any aromatic plant of the genus Anthemis or Matricaria, with daisy-like flowers.
Phrases and idioms:
camomile tea an infusion of its dried flowers used as a tonic.
Etymology: ME f. OF camomille f. LL camomilla or chamomilla f. Gk khamaimelon earth-apple (from the apple-smell of its flowers)