Etymology

campion

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Today it means: Some flowering plants of the genus Lychnis. Full definition →

Middle English campion
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromcampion
  2. English todaycampion

Likely from Middle English campion, a variant of champioun; see champion. In classical times, the rose campion was fitted in garlands used to crown victors.

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