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rampion

ram·pi·on [ rámpee ən ] (plural ram·pi·ons)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. plant with bluish flowers: a plant with a white edible root used in salads. Flowers: bluish, in clusters. Native to: Europe, Asia.  Latin name Campanula rapunculus.

2. blue-flowered plant: a plant related to the rampion. Flowers: usually blue. Genus Phyteuma.

[Late 16th century. Probably alteration of Old French raiponce< Old Italian raponzo< Latin rapum "turnip"]
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