CAMPIONS

Proper noun

Campions

plural of Campion

Noun

campions

plural of campion

Source: Wiktionary


CAMPION

Cam"pi*on, n. Etym: [Prob. fr. L. campus field.] (Bot.)

Definition: A plant of the Pink family (Cucubalus bacciferus), bearing berries regarded as poisonous. Bladder campion, a plant of the Pink family (Cucubalus Behen or Silene inflata), having a much inflated calyx. See Behen.

– Rose campion, a garden plant (Lychnis coronaria) with handsome crimsome crimson flowers.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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