chamomile /ˈkæ.məˌmaɪl/ noun5 •An asteracean plant with a fragrance reminiscent of apples. •Matricaria chamomilla, German chamomile or Hungarian chamomile, with fragrant flowers used for tea, and as an herbal remedy. •Chamaemelum nobile (formerly Anthemis nobilis), English chamomile or Roman chamomile, a ground cover with fragrant foliage. •Any of several other similar plants. (See below) •Ellipsis of camomile tea. formschamomiles