Camomile
/ˈkæməˌmaɪl/noun
A fragrant flowering plant of the daisy family, used in herbal tea and traditional medicine.
Did you know?Camomile comes through Latin and French from Greek khamaimēlon, literally “earth apple,” because the flowers smelled like apples growing low to the ground.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
GR
χαμαίμηλον (khamaimēlon)
“earth apple; a low-growing plant with apple-like scent”
Late Latin
LL
chamaemelon
“borrowed botanical name for camomile”
Old French
OF
camomille
“camomile plant”
Middle English
EN
camomyle / camomille
“camomile”
Modern English
EN
camomile
“a daisy-family herb used especially in tea and remedies”