campion
Campion (noun) means a wildflower of the pink family, such as rose campion or bladder campion, with genera including Lychnis and Silene. Example: “Pink campion flowers lined the edge of the meadow.”
How to use campion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common name for several pink-flowered wildflowers found in hedgerows and meadows.
Word forms
campions plural, Campions plural
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Pink _____ flowers lined the edge of the meadow.
Etymology
Likely a variant of Middle English champioun ("champion"); rose campion was once woven into garlands to crown victors in classical times.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “campion” mean?
The word “campion” means a wildflower of the pink family, such as rose campion or bladder campion, with genera including Lychnis and Silene. In plain terms, a common name for several pink-flowered wildflowers found in hedgerows and meadows.
How do you pronounce “campion”?
“Campion” is pronounced KAM-pee-uhn (/ˈkæmpiən/ in IPA).
How do you use “campion” in a sentence?
Here is “campion” used in a sentence: “Pink campion flowers lined the edge of the meadow.”
What part of speech is “campion”?
“Campion” is a noun.
Where does the word “campion” come from?
The word “campion” comes from Middle English. Likely a variant of Middle English champioun ("champion"); rose campion was once woven into garlands to crown victors in classical times.