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Definition of campsis

campsis

/ˈkæmp.sɪs/
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campsis Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A small genus of vigorous, deciduous climbing vines in the family Bignoniaceae, native to woodlands in North America and eastern Asia, commonly cultivated for their showy, trumpet-shaped orange or red flowers.

Example

"The gardener planted a vibrant campsis along the pergola to attract hummingbirds with its bright, tubular blooms."

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• Nearby Words

camphor
campinas
campion
campsis
camshaft
camu-camu
can

Word Origin & Etymology

Modern Latin, borrowed from Greek 'kampsis' meaning 'a bending' or 'curvature', derived from 'kamptein' (to bend). The name refers to the curved stamens found in the flowers of this genus.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Campsis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/campsis
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