Camelina

noun
Cam·​e·​li·​na | \ ˌkaməˈlīnə, -lē-; kəˈmelənə\

Definition of Camelina

: a small genus of Old World herbs (family Cruciferae) distinguished by their ovoid flaxlike seed pods — see false flax, gold of pleasure, small-seeded false flax

History and Etymology for Camelina

New Latin, from Medieval Latin camelina, chamaelinum, alteration of Latin chamaemelinus of chamomile, from chamaemelon chamomile

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