campion
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
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