ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Campion

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkæmpiən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Campion is a noun meaning Some flowering plants of the genus Lychnis.

Meaning

Some flowering plants of the genus Lychnis.

More Meanings

  1. Any flowering plant of the genus Silene.

Example Sentences

Then over his turnèd temples—here— / Was a rose, or, failing that, / Rough-Robin or five-lipped campion clear / For a beauty-bow to his hat, […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for campion

Depending on context, synonyms include catchfly, silene.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include catchfly, silene, vincent, spalding, lychnis, lampwick.

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