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Definition of campion

campion

/ˈkæm.pi.ən/
cam · pi · on
Plural:campions
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campion Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various herbaceous plants of the pink family (Caryophyllaceae), primarily in the genus Silene or Lychnis, natively growing in the Northern Hemisphere and often characterized by white, pink, or red flowers with deeply notched petals.

Example

"The springtime hedgerows were dotted with the delicate pink blossoms of the red campion."

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• Rhymes for campion

• Nearby Words

camphor
campinas
camping
campion
campout
campshirt
campsis

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century: of unknown origin; perhaps originally applied to the rose campion from its use in chaplets or garlands for champions.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Campion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/campion
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