Definition of "camomile"

camomile

/ˈkæ.məˌmaɪl/

noun
countable and uncountable, plural camomiles
1. Composite plant with a fragrance reminiscent of apples:
  1. Matricaria recutita (formerly known as Matricaria chamomilla), German chamomile or Hungarian chamomile, with fragrant flowers used for tea, and as an herbal remedy.
  2. Chamaemelum nobile (formerly Anthemis nobilis), English chamomile or Roman chamomile, a ground cover with fragrant foliage.
2. Any of several other similar plants. (See below)
3. Short for camomile tea.
  Quotations
  On another occasion, when trying to brainstorm things I could do to make myself feel better despite all the pandemic restrictions, Woebot suggested I “try doing something nice for someone in your life,” like make a calming tea for my housemate or check in with a loved one. I poured my mum some chamomile: Two birds, one stone.
  2022 September 27, Barclay Bram, “My Therapist, the Robot”, in The New York Times‎