Rampion Definition

rămpē-ən
noun
A European bellflower (Campanula rapunculus) with thick, fleshy, white roots that are used with the leaves in salads or cooked, esp. formerly, as a vegetable.
Webster's New World
Any of various perennial plants of the genus Phyteuma, having dense heads or spikes of bell-shaped blue or violet flowers.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • Campanula rapunculus
  • rampion bellflower

Other Word Forms of Rampion

Noun

Singular:
rampion
Plural:
rampions

Origin of Rampion

  • Probably alteration of French raiponce from Old French responce from Old Italian raponzo probably from rapa turnip from Latin rāpum

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Rampion Sentence Examples

  • Rampion (Phyteuma) - The Rampions are neat, pretty, and interesting plants of the Bellflower order, with small flowers in profusion.

  • P. orbiculare is a rare and desirable native Rampion, 1 to 2 feet high, and is best among rock plants, where it would be free from the destructive effects of the hoe and rake.

  • The round-headed rampion, commonly called " the Pride of Sussex " has been used as the main charge on the shield.