CAMPION


Meaning of CAMPION in English

[ 'kampɪən ]

■ noun a plant of the pink family, typically having pink or white flowers with notched petals. [Genera Silene and Lychnis .]

Origin

C16: perh. related to champion , applied to a plant of this kind said to have been used for victors' garlands in ancient times.

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