tampion

noun tam·pi·on \ˈtam-pē-ən, ˈtäm-\

Definition of TAMPION

: a wooden plug or a metal or canvas cover for the muzzle of a gun

tam·pi·on also tom·pi·on \ˈtäm-pē-ən\

obsolete tampion, tampin plug — more at tamp

First Known Use: circa 1625

Next Word in the Dictionary: tampon (noun)Previous Word in the Dictionary: tamping pickAll Words Near: tampion

What made you want to look up tampion? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears