rampion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A species of bellflower with roots and leaves formerly used in salads, Campanula rapunculus.
  2. Any of several flowering plants of the genus Phyteuma, within the family Campanulaceae.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹæmpɪən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rampion.wav

Word forms

rampion rampions

Etymology

Ultimately from Medieval Latin rapuntium from Latin rapunculus, diminutive of rapum (“turnip”)

Derived words

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