'camomile' originates from Late Latin, specifically the word 'chamomilla', which ultimately comes from the Greek word 'khamaimēlon', where 'khamai' meant 'on the ground' and 'mēlon' meant 'apple'.

'camomile' changed from Old French 'camomille' and through Middle English forms 'camomile'/'chamomile', eventually becoming the modern English word 'camomile'.

Initially, it meant 'earth-apple' (referring to its apple-like scent), but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a small aromatic herb and the tea made from it'.