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campion definition

cam·pion (kam′pē ən)

noun

any of various flowering plants (genera Lychnis and Silene) of the pink family, with white, red, or pink flowers

Etymology: prob. use of obs. campion < OFr, lit., champion (because used for garlands)

Campion definition

Cam·pion (kam′pē ən)

Campion, Thomas 1567-1620; Eng. poet & composer of songs

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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