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Definition of moss campion
moss campion
Plural:moss campions
moss campion Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A low-growing, cushion-forming alpine and arctic wildflower of the pink family, characterized by dense, moss-like foliage and small, bright pink or purplish flowers. It is native to the high mountains and tundra regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Example
"While hiking above the tree line in the Rockies, we spotted vibrant patches of moss campion thriving in the harsh, rocky soil."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The name derives from its dense, low-growing, cushion-like foliage that heavily resembles moss, combined with 'campion', a traditional common name for many plants in the family Caryophyllaceae.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moss campion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moss campion