RAMPION


Meaning of RAMPION in English

n. 1 a bellflower, Campanula rapunculus, with white tuberous roots used as a salad. 2 any of various plants of the genus Phyteuma, with clusters of hornlike buds and flowers.

[ ult. f. med.L rapuncium, rapontium, prob. f. L rapum RAPE(2) ]

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