rampion

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

  • Ultimately from Medieval Latin rapuntium from Latin rapunculus, diminutive of rapum

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