noun
campion
KAM-pee-uhn
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.”
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A wildflower of the pink family, such as rose campion or bladder campion, with genera including Lychnis and Silene.
"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.
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- Plural
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Etymology
Likely a variant of Middle English champioun ("champion"); rose campion was once woven into garlands to crown victors in classical times.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for campion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
