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campion

noun cam·pi·on \ˈkam-pē-ən\

Definition of CAMPION

:  any of various plants (genera Lychnis and Silene) of the pink family
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Origin of CAMPION

probably from obsolete campion (champion)
First Known Use: 1576

Rhymes with CAMPION

champion, pampean, tampion

Campion

biographical name Cam·pi·on \ˈkam-pē-ən\

Definition of CAMPION

Thomas 1567–1620 Eng. poet & composer

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14 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. campion
  2. alpine campion
  3. bladder campion
  4. evening campion
  5. meadow campion
  6. morning campion
  7. moss campion
  8. red alpine campion
  9. red campion
  10. rose campion
  11. sea campion
  12. snowy campion
  13. starry campion
  14. white campion
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