campion

Meaning

Noun

Some flowering plants of the genus Lychnis.
Any flowering plant of the genus Silene.

Origin

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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